Learn from SAP

When a Single Line of Code
Brought SAP to a Grinding Halt

In 2020, a subtle code injection bug in SAP caused a critical batch job to loop endlessly, paralyzing financial postings at quarter-end. Incident Drill lets your team practice responding to similar ERP failures, building resilience and preventing costly disruptions.

SAP | 2020 | Bug (ERP)

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The Peril of Silent Errors

ERP systems like SAP are the backbone of many businesses. A seemingly minor code error can have a catastrophic impact, especially when it occurs during critical periods like quarter-end. Detecting and mitigating these silent failures requires rigorous testing and well-prepared incident response teams.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Simulate the SAP Crisis with Incident Drill

Incident Drill provides a platform for simulating real-world incidents like the SAP code injection error. Your team can practice identifying root causes, collaborating on solutions, and communicating effectively under pressure, all within a safe and controlled environment.

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Realistic Simulations

Experience incidents based on real-world events like the SAP error.

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Team Collaboration

Practice communicating and coordinating during high-pressure situations.

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Root Cause Analysis

Sharpen your skills in identifying the underlying causes of complex system failures.

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Performance Tracking

Measure your team's performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Detailed Post-Mortems

Generate comprehensive post-mortem reports to learn from each simulation.

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Secure Environment

Practice incident response in a safe, controlled environment without impacting production systems.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Build a More Resilient Team

✓ Improve incident response time
✓ Reduce the impact of critical errors
✓ Enhance team collaboration and communication
✓ Develop a deeper understanding of ERP systems
✓ Proactively identify potential vulnerabilities
✓ Minimize financial losses and reputational damage

10:00 AM

Routine update initiated.

10:15 AM

Code injection bug triggers infinite loop in batch job. ERROR

11:00 AM

Financial posting processes halted.

12:00 PM

Issue identified and patch deployed. RESOLVED

How It Works

Step 1: Simulate

Run a realistic simulation of the SAP code injection error.

Step 2: Investigate

Work as a team to identify the root cause of the problem.

Step 3: Respond

Develop and implement a solution to restore system functionality.

Step 4: Analyze

Conduct a post-mortem analysis to learn from the experience.

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When a Single Line of Code Brought SAP to a Grinding Halt