Go Live Checklist

A Go live checklist is key to a successful go live.  One would not fly a plane without one and one should not take an ERP system live without one!

A Go live checklist can be started at the beginning of the project and added to as the project progresses.   This will ensure important tasks are not forgotten.  Every project will have different tasks, but there will be some that are consistent with every project.  These may include:

·        Cutting off the old system

·        Verifying set ups

·        Verifying data conversions

·        Ensuring users and security are set up

·        Ensuring users can access the production environment.

·        Printing out key reports such as aged accounts receivable, payable and inventory valuations and comparing against source data.  

One should make a list of all key items and check them off once completed. One will not likely consider of every requirement while going through the stress of go live without such a checklist considered well in advance.