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The final checks that turn go-live from a nervous leap into a calm, confident switch-on.
24 checks · 6 sections
Go-live should feel like flipping a switch, not jumping off a cliff. The difference is preparation: everything tested, data reconciled, people trained, and a clear plan for the day itself and the days after. Work through this checklist before you set a date — the more of it you can confirm, the calmer go-live morning will be.
Functional testing is complete + 3 more
Master data is migrated and checked + 3 more
Training is complete + 3 more
The go-live date is agreed + 3 more
Hypercare support is on standby + 3 more
First live transactions are verified + 3 more
All 24 checks across 6 sections as a clean branded Excel — each item with the guidance for why it matters, ready to share with your team. Free, no email required.
You're ready when testing and UAT are signed off, opening balances reconcile to your old system, users are trained, roles and permissions are set, and you have a written cutover plan plus support on standby. If any of those are shaky, it's usually better to hold the date than to go live on hope — a short delay is far cheaper than a messy launch.
A parallel run means processing the same transactions in both your old system and the new ERP for a short period, then comparing the results. It builds confidence that the new system is accurate before you fully retire the old one. It's extra effort, so many businesses use a lighter version — reconciling opening balances and closely watching the first weeks — rather than a full dual entry.
The first days and weeks — often called hypercare — are when questions and edge cases surface. You want your implementation partner responsive, an internal champion in each department, an issue log to capture problems, and clear escalation contacts. In India, pay special attention that GST, e-invoicing and e-way bills are generating correctly on the very first live invoices.
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Kochi (Kadavanthra & Infopark) · Thiruvananthapuram · across India & overseas · In business since 2011