The situation analysis describes and analyzes the current situation and future developments, and it supplements the rough status report in the study and goes into more depth.

The overall solution and influence area of the option selected in the initiation phase is used to determine the area of investigation. In addition to compiling the essential quantities and frequencies, the situation analysis in particular addresses the deficiencies and weaknesses that must be eliminated as far as possible with the future solution, and it defines the existing strengths that are to be preserved. The situation analysis examines whether the organization module is relevant.

The situation analysis forms the specialist basis for the definition of the solution and organizational requirements to be met by the project outcome. It is neutral in terms of objectives and solutions.

1. Introduction
2. Current organization (if relevant) with
3. 1. Business model/business perspective
   2. Organizational structure
   3. Process structure
4. Description, if available, of the current solution (current system/current product)
5. 1. Objective and intended use, function
   2. Documentation on the existing solution such as
   3. 1. Original solution description/solution concept
      2. Parameters and specifications
      3. User documentation
      4. Operating manual
      5. ISDP
      6. Interfaces and peripheral systems (organizational/technical)
   4. Operating costs
6. Quantities and frequencies
7. Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and causes
8. Description of the current overall context
9. Conclusion and need for action