SAP C_LIXEA_2404 - SAP Certified Associate - Enterprise Architecture Consultant - SAP LeanIX

Running an Application Portfolio Assessment is a critical step in evaluating the current state of an organization's applications. This assessment helps in identifying redundant or outdated applications, understanding application usage, and aligning the application portfolio with business goals. It involves collecting data on all applications, assessing their business value and technical health, and making decisions on application consolidation, modernization, or retirement.

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LeanIX Application Portfolio Management

SAP Community on Application Portfolio Assessment

The SAP LeanIX inventory is a central repository of all fact sheets. Fact sheets are detailed records containing information about various IT components, applications, and their relationships within the organization. The inventory serves as a comprehensive source of information, providing a holistic view of the IT landscape and enabling better management and analysis of the organization's IT assets.

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LeanIX Inventory Documentation

SAP Community on LeanIX Inventory

Completion weights in SAP LeanIX are used to indicate the importance of attributes within a fact sheet. By assigning different weights to attributes, organizations can highlight which pieces of information are more critical for the overall quality and completeness of the data. These weights help in prioritizing data entry and ensuring that the most important attributes are given due attention, thereby improving the overall data quality and utility.

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LeanIX Data Quality and Completion Weights

SAP Community on LeanIX Data Management

Improvement in data quality through the use of the tool by all relevant stakeholders: By involving all relevant stakeholders in the use and updating of LeanIX, the accuracy and completeness of data are significantly enhanced. This collaborative approach ensures that the data reflects the current state of the IT landscape.

Support for collaborative, data-driven decision-making with IT and business users: LeanIX facilitates collaboration between IT and business users by providing a shared platform for accessing and analyzing data. This supports informed decision-making based on accurate, up-to-date information and helps align IT initiatives with business objectives.

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LeanIX Benefits and Use Cases

SAP Community on LeanIX Advantages

IT Security teams use SAP LeanIX information to manage compliance and risk of their organization's tech landscape. They rely on the data provided by LeanIX to ensure that IT assets are compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This information helps in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring that the IT environment is secure and resilient against potential threats.

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LeanIX Compliance and Risk Management

SAP Community on LeanIX Use Cases

Collaboration features in SAP LeanIX include:

Comments: Allow users to discuss and provide feedback on fact sheets, facilitating communication and collaboration.

To-Dos: Enable the assignment and tracking of tasks related to specific fact sheets, ensuring accountability and follow-up.

Surveys: Gather input from stakeholders to maintain accurate and up-to-date information within LeanIX.

These features support collaborative efforts in maintaining and improving the IT landscape.

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LeanIX Collaboration Features

SAP Community on LeanIX Collaboration

The organization fact sheet type in SAP LeanIX can represent:

Legal entity: This includes entities that are legally recognized, such as subsidiaries or separate companies within a corporate group.

Business unit: Different divisions or departments within an organization that have specific roles and responsibilities, often operating semi-independently.

These fact sheets help in structuring and managing information about different organizational units, aiding in understanding and optimizing the organizational landscape.

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LeanIX Fact Sheet Types

SAP Community on LeanIX Organization Fact Sheets

ï‚· IT Components Dependency: Applications typically depend on various IT components (hardware, software, network) to operate effectively.

ï‚· Business Capabilities Support: Applications are designed to support specific business capabilities, making them integral to business processes.

ï‚· Reference: SAP LeanIX Application Characteristics