If you work for a medium to large company, chances are good that you've at least considered installing or upgrading to a new financial system, either SAP or other. It is a process fraught with mines that can severely affect the ROI of the system. A study by CFO Research Services noted that common pitfalls include faulty selection of implementation partners, ineffective technology rollout, managing the procedural change and a lack of good return measurement. This is an area where teamwork by the financial officers and the IT officers is of paramount importance. It pays to plan this out really well. Article [1] (computerweekly.com)