'''The SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework''' (EAF) is a [[methodology]] and toolset by the German multinational software company [[SAP]] primarily to support the effective adoption of [[service-oriented architecture]] (SOA). It is based on [[The Open Group Architecture Framework]] (TOGAF) and specifically designed to support packaged solutions and service-oriented architecture.
The [[TOGAF]] Architecture Development Method is a generic method for architecture development, which is designed to deal with most system and organizational requirements. However,It itis willusually often be necessary to modifytailored or extend the Architecture Development Method (ADM)extended to suit specific needs.<ref>([[TOGAF]] 8.1 Manual, 2002, The Open Group).</ref>
SAP EAF is a complementary set of additions to [[TOGAF]] to support the specific characteristics of package and service-based architectures. SAP EAF was developed during 2007 by a team of SAP and Capgemini Enterprise Architects, most of whom were [[TOGAF]] 8.1 accredited practitioners. SAP EAF was formally launched at the SAP SAPPHIRE user conference in Atlanta, USA during 2007.
