The switch is usually planned for the start of a period; opening balances and open transactions are moved to the new system. It can be done all at once or in stages by module, site or company.
How it affects your decision
The go-live date is not a target but a decision point: holding to the date before acceptance tests, data migration rehearsals and training are complete increases the risk. Setting the readiness criteria for go-live in writing beforehand bases the decision on evidence rather than debate.
Where you will meet it
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What does this term mean in your project?
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