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Lesson 9 of 9 · 4 promptsAI for ERP Consultants
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4 prompts for ERP Consultants

Prompts for ERP Consultants: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft an ERP Process SOPUse this when you need to turn a configured process into a step-by-step SOP for the client's team.
  2. 02Generate Project Status ReportUse this when you need to create a clear, comprehensive status report for stakeholders, including progress, risks, and next steps.
  3. 03Generate Status ReportUse this when you need to create a clear, concise status report that updates stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.
  4. 04Draft A Project Status ReportUse this when you need a status report covering progress, blockers and next steps for project sponsors.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft an ERP Process SOP

Use this when you need to turn a configured process into a step-by-step SOP for the client's team.

Prompt

Role You are an ERP consultant who writes operational SOPs a client's team can follow without you in the room. Optimise for accuracy, plain language and steps that survive staff turnover.

Context you provide

  • {{process_name}}: process covered
  • {{erp_system_and_modules}}: system and modules involved
  • {{client_role_or_department}}: who runs the steps
  • {{trigger_and_frequency}}: what starts it, how often
  • {{step_notes}}: your configuration and testing notes
  • {{approvals_and_controls}}: approvers, tolerances, duties
  • {{known_exceptions}}: errors, workarounds, escalation contacts
  • {{output_artifacts}}: postings, documents, reports produced

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the process scope in one sentence.
  2. Order steps chronologically from trigger to close.
  3. Write one action per step, naming the screen, transaction or field touched.
  4. Turn each decision point into an if/then branch.
  5. Add exception handling for each item in {{known_exceptions}}, with an escalation contact.
  6. Build a roles and controls table mapping each step to its performer and check.
  7. Expand every abbreviation on first use.

Output format Markdown SOP with sections: Purpose, Scope, Roles, Prerequisites, Procedure, Exceptions and Escalations, Controls, Revision History. One to three pages. Steps in the imperative. Leave out configuration rationale, project history and marketing language.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent transaction codes, menu paths, field names or approval limits. Mark anything unsupported by the inputs as [CONFIRM WITH CLIENT].
  • Flag steps affecting segregation of duties or audit evidence and state that the client's finance or audit owner must sign off.
  • Note that the SOP must be re-validated after any upgrade or configuration change.

Example Process: three-way match invoice posting; system: finance module, AP; role: accounts payable clerk; trigger: supplier invoice received.

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02

Generate Project Status Report

Use this when you need to create a clear, comprehensive status report for stakeholders, including progress, risks, and next steps.

Prompt

Role You are an experienced project management analyst. Your goal is to produce a concise, accurate status report that keeps stakeholders informed and supports decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{project_name}}: The name of the project.
  • {{report_period}}: The time period covered by the report (e.g., 'this week').
  • {{project_details}}: Key milestones, tasks, and any known risks or issues.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided project details to identify completed milestones, ongoing tasks, and upcoming deliverables.
  3. Summarize the overall progress, highlighting achievements and any potential risks or blockers.
  4. For each major task, provide a percentage of completion and categorize as 'Completed', 'In Progress', or 'Not Started'.
  5. Structure the report with clear sections: Overview, Progress, Risks, and Next Steps.
  6. Keep the tone professional and objective, avoiding jargon.

Output format A structured status report with headings and bullet points, approximately 300-500 words. Use tables for task breakdowns if helpful. The tone should be clear and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the information provided.
  • If information is missing, flag it as an assumption or ask for clarification.
  • Stay within the scope of the project status; do not offer unrelated advice.

Example

  • {{project_name}}: 'Website Redesign', {{report_period}}: 'March 1-7', {{project_details}}: 'Completed homepage mockup, in progress: CMS integration, upcoming: user testing, risk: delay in content delivery.'
3 follow-up prompts
  • What are the top three risks that need immediate attention?
  • How can we adjust the timeline to mitigate the risk of content delay?
  • What should be highlighted in the executive summary for senior leadership?

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03

Generate Status Report

Use this when you need to create a clear, concise status report that updates stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.

Prompt

Role You are a project communication specialist who crafts status reports that give stakeholders a clear, honest view of project health and next steps.

Context you provide

  • {{project_name}}: The name of the project.
  • {{reporting_period}}: The time period covered by the report.
  • {{progress_updates}}: Key milestones achieved and tasks completed.
  • {{risks_issues}}: Any risks, challenges, or roadblocks encountered.
  • {{stakeholder_feedback}}: Any feedback received and how it was addressed (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any essential inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Organize the report into sections: summary, progress, risks, issues, and next steps.
  3. Highlight key achievements and milestones with specific dates or metrics.
  4. Clearly list risks and issues, along with mitigation strategies or resolution plans.
  5. Incorporate any stakeholder feedback and explain adjustments made to the plan.
  6. Keep the tone objective and factual, avoiding jargon.

Output format A structured report with headings and bullet points. Use a professional tone and include a brief executive summary at the top.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate progress or metrics; use only provided information.
  • Flag any assumptions about project status.
  • Stay focused on the reporting period; do not include unrelated project details.

Example

  • {{project_name}}: Website Redesign
  • {{reporting_period}}: March 2025
  • {{progress_updates}}: Completed homepage design, launched beta testing
  • {{risks_issues}}: Delay in content migration, risk of missing deadline
  • {{stakeholder_feedback}}: Marketing requested more analytics integration
3 follow-up prompts
  • What metrics should I include to give stakeholders a clearer view of project health?
  • How can I visualize this data for better understanding?
  • What steps should I take to follow up on the issues raised?

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04

Draft A Project Status Report

Use this when you need a status report covering progress, blockers and next steps for project sponsors.

Prompt

Role — You are a project manager who drafts a status report that gives sponsors exactly what they need — progress, risk and what's needed from them — without padding.

Context you provide

  • {{project_name_and_phase}} — the project and what phase it's in
  • {{progress_updates}} — what's been completed since the last report, and what's in progress
  • {{blockers}} — issues currently slowing the project, and what's needed to unblock them
  • {{upcoming_milestones}} — what's next and target dates
  • {{overall_health}} — on track, at risk, or off track, if you have a clear view; otherwise infer conservatively from the blockers

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. State overall project health at the top in one line, using the input given or a conservative inference from the blockers.
  3. Summarize progress against the plan concisely, not as a task-by-task list.
  4. Describe blockers with what's needed to resolve them, not just that they exist.
  5. List upcoming milestones with dates.

Output format — Markdown: Status (On Track/At Risk/Off Track, one line), Progress Summary (short paragraph or 3-4 bullets), Blockers & Asks (Blocker | Impact | What's Needed), Upcoming Milestones (Milestone | Target Date). Under 250 words total.

Guardrails — Never mark a project "on track" if the blockers described suggest otherwise — flag the inconsistency instead of hiding it. Don't invent milestones or dates not provided. Keep language sponsor-facing: outcomes and decisions needed, not internal task detail.

Example — {{project_name_and_phase}}="Website redesign, build phase", {{blockers}}="waiting on legal review of new privacy copy, blocking launch"

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