Welcome back to The Monthly Momentum!
The Monthly Momentum is your monthly update on the FMMI Intelligent Enterprise Transformation (FIET) Project progress. This month, we’ll focus on FIET training progress.
FIET Training Continues
If you haven’t made it to training yet, it’s not too late! The final iteration of live training courses will take place in January. Block off your calendar for the January sessions listed in the table below and click the link to join at the meeting start time. We’ll see you in training!
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Description |
Who Should Attend |
Session Dates & Meeting Links |
| Fiori Log-In & Navigation |
Overview of the Fiori Launchpad and basic navigation. *Please complete this course before taking any other FIET training. |
All FMMI Users |
Self-paced; available in FMMI Help under Other Training Materials Documents > FIET eLearning Courses and via AgLearn |
| FMMI Reporting |
Utilizing FMMI BOBJ and Query Design Browser to view reporting data in Fiori |
All FMMI Users |
1/15/25 at 1pm CT
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| Intro to Universal Journal |
General Ledger View versus the Data Entry View in the Universal Journal |
AP, AR, General Ledger, and PO users |
1/14/25 at 1pm CT
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| PVND for Agencies |
Overview of submitting requests to create or modify PVND (Pre-Approval Vendor Request) Business Partner (BP) vendors and customers. |
Master Data Requestors & Approvers |
1/16/25 at 11am CT
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Take advantage of our additional training resources:
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Each of the live training recordings are posted to the FIET training webpage.
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All materials presented during training can be found in FMMI Help under Other Training Materials Documents > Fiori eLearning Courses.
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The FIET Training Q&A document answers all questions collected during live training sessions.
FMMI Downtime Reminder
FMMI (including CRM and BOBJ) will be unavailable from 6pm CT February 13 to 6am CT February 19, 2025, to prepare for go-live. Please work with your agency to adjust plans accordingly.
Note: Pega and FSDW will still be available, but with data only current through February 12th.
THE FUTURE OF FIET: Roadmap & Vision Updates
As we navigate the dynamic landscape of the FIET Project, this monthly roadmap is designed to provide you with a clear view of our current focus, and where we plan to go in the coming weeks and months.
📍 Transparency and Collaboration: We encourage each team member to review the roadmap and ask questions to help ensure we are sharing the right level of detail for our FIET stakeholders.
Follow our progress with the FIET Project Roadmap:
 Key upcoming dates and milestones to pay special attention to include:
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January 2025 – Final iteration of live FIET training
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February 2025 – FMMI upgrade go-live!
FACES OF FIET: Key Player Spotlight
Each month, get to know the devoted minds driving FIET's success. Each edition will spotlight one of the individuals who make our team extraordinary. Learn about their roles, experiences, and what fuels their excitement for FIET.
Meet FIET Project key player, Rae Ann Martino!
How long have you been with USDA/FMS? I’ve been with UDSA/FMS for 31 years! I will be retiring at the end of this year - my last day is December 28th.
What is your role in FMS? My role within FMS/CSD is the Directives and Training Branch Chief.
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What is your role on the FIET Project? I provide support to the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team.
What are you most excited about regarding FIET or S/4HANA? I am most looking forward to customizable screens!
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done? White water rafting
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What does your ideal weekend look like? My ideal weekend includes hanging out with the kids and grandkids at the beach.
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don’t fret! It really will all work out and be great, and you’ll learn so much good life stuff!
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