ERP replaces bunch of isolated software, applied to each business functions and provide a single comprehensive integrated software solution. Even though as a product ERP is all in one, feature rich solution, challenges still remain with proper implementation and adaption steps. The paper discusses the implementation challenges and opportunities for ERP seen in the Developing Asian countries considering Sri Lanka. Also paper identifies strength and weakness of ERP in Sri Lankan context. Needs of BPR, Vendor and Product Selection, Change management and Resistance
management are mainly discussed areas. Note that the study was done on 2011, hence socio-economic and political environment discussed here is about early 2011.