We have just learned how to define performance measures and what to consider when we analyze the performance results. This section will help the business analyst to understand what the solution limitations could be that will have an effect on the performance results.

The third task described as part of solution evaluation is about investigating any internal solution factors that may impact the solution's ability to realize its full business value.

In this section, you will learn about the root causes of ineffective or underperformance in existing solutions. You will also learn that this type of assessment can be performed at any stage of the solution's life cycle, from development to being an operational implemented solution. 

Let's now consider the purpose of the task: assessing solution limitations.