The wolf and SAP test management – Planning the path: Creating a test concept
Having explained the strategic direction and the importance of a clear test strategy in the previous blogs, we will now turn our attention to the next, crucial step: creating your test concept. Based on the overarching strategy, it is now a matter of planning the concrete path. With precise specifications on test types, test phases and responsibilities, we create a clear structure for the next stage – the path to successful SAP test management.
Imagine that you have defined the strategic direction of your company and know which processes are critical, which risks need to be kept in mind and how essential precise test data and committed employees are. Like a wolf choosing its path carefully, you know that good planning is the key to success. In this blog, I will show you how to turn your strategic vision into a concrete testing concept that not only structures the entire testing process, but also ensures that quality and stability are firmly anchored in your company’s DNA.
A solid test concept forms the bridge between the overarching strategy and practical implementation. It precisely defines which types of tests are used and in which phases they are carried out – starting with those tests that ensure the stability of the core functions, through end-to-end tests that map the entire business process, to user acceptance tests that demonstrate practicality and user-friendliness. Each test phase is carefully planned so that the transition from one phase to the next is seamless and there is always a sufficient buffer for unexpected challenges.
Another key aspect is the clear definition of responsibilities. In a well-structured test concept, each team member knows exactly what role they play and what tasks they have to fulfil. This transparency not only promotes efficiency, but also strengthens trust within the team – a decisive factor when it comes to reacting quickly and purposefully in critical phases. The combination of clear test specifications and defined responsibilities makes it possible to continuously monitor the entire test process and adjust it promptly if necessary.
A detailed test concept is more than just a plan – it is a strategic instrument that ensures the long-term success of your company. The clear structure not only enables sources of error to be recognised and rectified at an early stage, but also creates a framework in which quality and stability are taken for granted. Employees who know what is expected of them work with more commitment and thus make a significant contribution to the continuous improvement of the systems. At the same time, a well-coordinated concept ensures that the entire testing process runs smoothly and unnecessary additional work is avoided.
The experiences from the previous blogs are seamlessly incorporated here: The strategic orientation, the precise analysis of critical processes and the careful selection of test types form the basis on which a sustainable test concept is built. It is this structured approach that makes it possible to plan the path step by step and keep a firm eye on every milestone – much like an experienced wolf who follows his path with deliberation and determination.
With precise specifications, clearly defined test phases and responsibilities, the strategic vision becomes a concrete roadmap that integrates quality and stability into everyday working life. By taking this structured approach, you not only ensure that the test processes run smoothly, but also lay the foundations for a corporate culture in which strategic planning and continuous improvement are firmly anchored.
A comprehensive test concept also includes all other relevant aspects that control the entire test process. General information and delimitations define the framework in which the test objectives are precisely formulated. Test case determination ensures that all critical functions and scenarios are identified and specifically tested. Equally important is the monitoring of the delivery objects – both internally and externally – to ensure the smooth integration of the individual components.
Test data management also plays a central role: valid and representative data sources need to be identified, the purpose of the test data defined and an ongoing process for updating and validating it established. By defining the test environments and planning the test execution in detail, the entire process is simulated under realistic conditions. Aspects such as error handling, defect prioritisation and the documentation of all test phases are also taken into account – everything to make the test process transparent and controllable.
The final description of the test evaluation and the associated responsibilities in the test process round off the concept. Structured risk management identifies potential stumbling blocks at an early stage and defines suitable countermeasures, while a glossary ensures standardised technical language and facilitates communication between all those involved. With this holistic approach, the test concept becomes a strategic instrument that goes far beyond the mere execution of tests: it is the roadmap that sustainably integrates quality and stability into the corporate culture.
Join us on this journey as we continue together on the path to robust and future-proof test management – step by step, with the clarity and determination of an experienced Sprünase.
