Welcome back to The Monthly Momentum!
The Monthly Momentum is your monthly update on the FMMI Intelligent Enterprise Transformation (FIET) Project progress. In this edition, we’ll answer your frequently asked questions about the new FMMI.
🎉We’re Live!
The new FMMI is now available to all users! Your support and engagement over the past 18 months have made go-live a success. Thank you for reading our newsletters, participating in FIET training, and providing feedback to enable a smooth transition.
To access the new FMMI, log into the existing FMMI Portal, then click on the Fiori Launchpad button. Use the step-by-step guide here to log into the system for the first time.
👋Hello Hypercare
Now that the system is live, we have entered the hypercare phase. Hypercare is the intensive support period immediately following the FMMI upgrade go-live during which the FIET Hypercare team will stabilize the system.
Check out our new series, FIET Hypercare Weekly Digest. The weekly digest provides key updates, tips and tricks, and common questions about the new FMMI system for the first six weeks following go-live. Read the first three issues, available now!
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for asking questions. We’re here to provide answers! Common questions are featured below.
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What do I do if I can’t access FMMI? First, use these instructions to clear your browser's cache. Then, restart your computer and make sure you’re connected to the VPN. If you appear to be locked out, please contact the FMS Help Desk.
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Where are reports located in Fiori? Find reports in Fiori by clicking the USDA Analytics tab, then the BOBJ Launchpad tile. Go to Folders > Public Folders > FMMI > Ad Hoc Reports, Canned Reports, or HANA Reports. Standard SAP reports can be found under their respective process area pages or by using the search bar.
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Where are Grantor and GRC located? Grantor and Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) are still located in the Portal. Access them in the same way you accessed them before the FMMI upgrade.
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How can I create layouts and report variants in Fiori? Use the step-by-step guide here for creating layouts and variants.
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What resources are available to help me navigate this transition? A wealth of training materials are available in FMMI Online Help. Find additional information on the FIET Webpage.
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Where can I go for help? Please submit questions or issues to the FMS Help Desk.
✏️A Reminder on Key Terms
It’s easy to get FMMI, FIET, and Fiori confused. Here’s a refresher on what each of them mean:
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FMMI (Financial Management Modernization Initiative): USDA’s financial management system.
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FIET (FMMI Intelligent Enterprise Transformation): The project by which FMMI has been upgraded from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
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Fiori: The new app-based interface that serves as the primary FMMI interface.
For a more extensive list of FIET definitions, visit the FIET Glossary.
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.
Follow our progress with the FIET Project Roadmap:
 Key upcoming dates and milestones to pay special attention to include:
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April 2025 – The third and final FIET Survey will hit your inbox to gauge your level of understanding and comfort around the FMMI upgrade.
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