In the focal point "Enterprise Systems Lifecycle" we explore the development and management of Enterprise Systems. In addition to the analysis of new methods and tools in the field of software engineering, we look at development processes from different viewpoints, such as success factors of agile software development or the influence of the cooperation of product management and product design on the product success. In the context of enterprise systems management, we examine and design the framework for the successful adoption and use of enterprise systems in enterprises. In this context, we examine a wide range of issues from numerous topics such as outsourcing, offshoring, IT governance, organizational change and value creation through enterprise systems.