Jumpstart your next
project with this comprehensive guide to SAP Project System (PS)! From
development to invoicing, map out and manage each project phase with PS
for a wide range of industry-relevant processes and workflows. This new
edition covers mobility enhancements, SAP HANA-based reporting, and details
on the new SAP Commercial Project Management tool.
- Covers customization, functionality, and utilization of SAP Project System
- Guides you through all project phases, from planning and invoicing to reporting and integration
- Updated for the latest tools in integration and mobility
Learn how to organize your project in the SAP system through work breakdown structures and networks, which are the basis for planning, entering, and analyzing all data relevant to the project.
Planning Ahead
Discover how to stay one step ahead through resource scheduling and time management.
Integration Scenarios
Explore how to use SAP Project System with other project management tools such as SAP Commercial Project Management, SAP Portfolio, Open PS for Microsoft Project, and SAP Enterprise Project Management.
- Master data maintenance
- Budgeting functions
- Work breakdown structure and network
- Results analysis, cost forecast, overhead rates
- Time scheduling and resource planning
- Milestones, confirmations, material procurement
- Mobile solutions
- SAP Portfolio and Project Management
- SAP HANA-based reporting
- SAP Commercial Project Management
These two structures differ in the way they enable you to structure projects and in the functions provided for them in the SAP system. For example, if you need a hierarchical budget management function for a project, then you would want to use a work breakdown structure. If you also want to perform capacity requirements planning for the same project, then you would have to use networks as well.
We begin this chapter with a description of the basic differences between work breakdown structures and networks and the authorization concept of SAP Project System, which was already enhanced for Enhancement Package (EHP) 3. Then we will discuss the essential master data of the two structures and milestones, documentation options, and Customizing activities that are necessary in a structuring process.
Statuses play a major role in controlling projects. We will show you the functions that statuses are responsible for in SAP Project System and how you can define your own statuses. We will also introduce you to the transactions and tools you can use for structuring purposes and for processing master data.
You will learn how to use versions of SAP
Project System to document the progress of a project and for what-if scenario
analyses. Finally, we'll describe the different steps and necessary prerequisites
for archiving and deleting project structures.
| Author's background
and qualifications
Dr. Mario Franz currently assumes responsibility for SAP Project System at SAP's development department. Previously, he held various roles at SAP, taking care of Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management. In particular, he ran SAP courses on this topic for several years and has trained SAP Project System consultants. In conclusion, "Project Management with SAP Project System" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn how to effectively manage projects using SAP PS. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this book offers valuable insights and practical tips for managing projects in a wide range of industries. |
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