ERP Testing? It’s all about verifying the functioning of your ERP software solution during implementation. ERP testing ensures the ERP system is correctly implemented and operational before the full launch.
Best test practices to ensure a smooth ERP Implementation
Efficient test planning
Continuous monitoring
Keeping the stakeholders informed
Prevent and communicate scope creep
Negotiating testing of additional products or services
Different forms of ERP testing
Functional ERP testing ensures each feature of the ERP works and fits the needs of your company by working through a precise list of goals.
Performance ERP testing checks how well the ERP runs.
Integration ERP testing makes sure the ERP has been fully integrated into the systems it’s meant to run.
Automated ERP testing makes smoke, and regression testing is delivered quickly.
Selecting an Automated ERP Test Tool
ERP systems are available in multiple versions targeting multiple domains, units, and customers. The best practices to keep in mind before choosing an automated ERP test tool are:
Scope of Testing Suite and Compatibility with The Current ERP Package
Testing Appropriateness of Data
Detailed Analysis and Diagnoses of Performance Bottlenecks
Good Vendor Support
Minimizes Workload
Efficient ERP test approach:
It is imperative for enterprises to set up a robust testing strategy. The strategy should prioritise the testing of processes depending on the short and long-term goals.
#1: Setting up KPIs:
At the outset, testers should set up the KPIs or performance metrics and evaluate how they will impact the overall organisational goal as well as departmental objectives. Thus, establishing the KPIs will help derive the right ROI for the organisation.
#2: All-encompassing:
ERP implementation for a large organisation with many departments and processes can be a complex and challenging job. However, it is important that all stakeholders are taken into confidence and involved in the process. The process also includes making the necessary investment in training. When everyone is involved in ERP implementation, there is more cohesiveness in the administration of the software.
#3: Data migration:
An organisation can plan its strategic moves if it can make use of its data emanating from various processes over a period of time. To ensure real data is not lost or distorted in any way during ERP validation and testing, its proper migration process should be planned beforehand.
#4: Selecting the right automation tools:
As ERP software can have myriad variables interfacing with various processes, they need to be validated. This requires choosing the right test automation tools – open-source or premium ones. Automated ERP testing can validate a large number of variables for various processes against expected outcomes. The right automation tool will help testers to write and execute test cases.
#5: Identifying test cases:
Since it is not possible to test a complete ERP application, proper test cases should be written to ensure maximum test coverage. Thus, testers should identify the test cases for each test and document them as well. Also, since ERP processes are linked to each other and even to third-party applications or modules, they should undergo automated ERP testing.
#6: Conducting performance, regression, and security tests:
As an ERP system helps to run the operations of an enterprise as a single unit, it should run some critical tests. These include regression, performance, integration, security, and usability tests. This way, the enterprise can ensure continuous monitoring of the system, save time and cost, and prevent any sudden downtime or latency.
#7: Proper documentation:
Post-testing of components in the ERP system, the documented glitches ought to be analysed to predict any failure in a real environment. Moreover, the reports can be used for future reference.
Conclusion:
ERP testing, if conducted in a strategic way, may fetch positive results, which shall benefit the company adopting an ERP solution. The selection of appropriate tools for a specific company should be made considering the needs of the company and the resources it must deal with.
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