ERP implementation projects require different types of testing during the testing phase of the project. Each type represents a different objective, scope, and depth of testing.
The following diagram highlights the different types of testing in a typical implementation project:
As shown in the diagram, we can categorize testing into four main categories: Feature Testing, System Integration Testing, User acceptance testing, and End to end testing (or cut-over testing).
For different types of testing, you may need different kinds of environments. Here are some of the various environment options:
|
Environment type |
Tier |
Testing options |
|
Build |
1 |
Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT) and automated system test |
|
Test |
2 or 3 |
Functional testing, training, system integration test (SIT), user acceptance test (UAT) |
|
Production |
Subscription provided |
- |
|
Development |
1 |
Unit testing |
|
Pre-production |
1 or 2 |
Data migration/golden configuration |
|
Performance testing |
4 or 5 |
High-end volume, load and performance test |
In the following sections, we will now learn about these testing types in detail.