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SAP S/4HANA Project Systems Guide

The document outlines the functionalities and processes of SAP S/4HANA Project Systems, including project creation, planning, execution, and budgeting. It details various components such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project reporting, and period-end closing procedures. Additionally, it includes certification details for SAP Project Systems professionals.

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SAP S/4HANA Project Systems Guide

The document outlines the functionalities and processes of SAP S/4HANA Project Systems, including project creation, planning, execution, and budgeting. It details various components such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project reporting, and period-end closing procedures. Additionally, it includes certification details for SAP Project Systems professionals.

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SAP S/4 Hana Project Systems

Project Systems in SAP ERP


 Project Systems in SAP ERP
 Creating Projects with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Elements
 Planning Dates and Resources for a Project
 Assigning Materials and Resources to a Project
 Planning Project Costs and Revenues
 Recording the Progress of a Project
 Posting a Material Transaction to a Project
 Performing Period End Closing Activities for a Project
 Identifying the Integration Points of a Project System

Business Processes in SAP Project Systems


 Project Management with SAP Project Systems
 Describing Project Management with SAP Project Systems
(SAP PS)

Project Structures
 Outlining Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
 Creating Work Breakdown Structures
 Outlining Networks
 Creating Networks
 Applying Documents, Milestones, and Mass Change
 Exporting and Importing Projects
Reports
 Outlining Reporting Options in the SAP Project System
 Analyzing Projects with the Structure Information System
 Analyzing Projects with Financial Reports
 Executing Cost Object Summarization
 Describing Report Options in SAP Business Client

Project Plans
 Checking Projects with the Project Planning Board
 Planning Dates for WBS Elements
 Scheduling Networks
 Planning Resources with Networks
 Generating Requirements for Externally Processed Activities
 Scheduling Multiple Resources (MRSs)
 Planning Materials with Networks
 Planning Costs for WBS
 Planning Costs for Networks
 Planning Revenue for Projects

Project Budgets
 Budgeting Projects
 Integrating Investment Management with SAP Project
Systems

Project Execution
 Entering Actual Dates for WBS Elements
 Confirming Actual Dates for Networks
 Posting Documents to WBS Elements with Execution
Services
 Creating Claims for Projects
 Posting Documents to Networks
 Billing Projects with Milestone Billing

Period-End Closing
 Outlining Period-End Closing
 Executing Period-End Closing Procedures

Extended Usability for SAP Project Systems


 Activating Tools for Project Systems Management
 Administering Large Projects
 Tracking Projects

SAP Project System — Controlling


 Project Overview
o Creating Project Structures
o Creating a Logistics Project

 Planned Costs
o Performing Direct Cost Planning Using WBS Elements
o Performing Easy Cost Planning
o Performing Cost Planning of Dependent Objects
o Performing Cost Planning in Networks
o Performing Cost Planning of Internal Activities
o Performing Cost Planning of External Activities and Costing
Activities
o Performing Configuration Settings for Cost Planning
o Performing Overhead Calculations
o Performing Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
o Performing Portfolio and Project Management (PPM)
Integration

 Planned Revenues
o Performing Revenue Planning
o Assigning Accounts for Sales Documents
o Performing Sales Pricing and Creating a Sales Order

 Budgeting
o Performing Budgeting Functions
o Configuring Budgeting Functions

 Materials
o Assigning Material Components to a Project
o Processing Material Requirements
o Performing the Purchasing Process
o Performing Production Processing for an Assembly
 Actual Costs
o Executing a Project
o Executing Projects Using Activity Confirmation and the Cross
Application Time Sheet (CATS)
o Performing Internal Activities

 Actual Revenue
o Describing Billing Methods and Controls
o Performing Milestone Billing with Down Payments
o Performing Resource-Related Billing

 Period-End Closing
o Generating Settlement Rules
o Performing Procedures for Period-End Costing
o Updating a Cost Forecast
o Using the Progress Analysis Workbench to Monitor and
Evaluate the Project Schedule
o Performing Results Analysis
o Executing a Settlement

SAP Project System - Logistics


 Project Structures
o Creating Project Structures

 Functions and Types of Scheduling


o Scheduling Dates for WBS Elements
o Performing Scheduling of Network and Activities
o Customizing in Time Scheduling
o Scheduling Activities
o Scheduling Constraints and Dependencies in Networks
o Setting Actual Dates for WBS Elements and Activities

 Project Capacities
o Processing Internal Activities
o Analyzing Internal Activities and Capacity Requirements
o Generating Capacity Requirements
o Executing Capacity Analyses for Projects and Work Centers
o Performing Capacity Leveling
o Performing Capacity Leveling with MRS
o Processing Confirmations and Triggering a Workflow for
Variances
o Confirming Network Activities using the Cross Application
Time Sheet (CATS)

 External Activities
o Executing Services for Externally-Processed Activities
o Using Workflows in the Project System
o Integrating Service Activities

 Project Materials
o Assigning Material Components to Network Manually
o Assigning Material Components to Activities Automatically
o Maintaining the Field Selection for Material Components
o Searching for Materials using Enhanced Features and
Functions
o Processing Material Procurement
o Creating a Third-Party Requisition for Non-Stock Items
o Executing an In-House Production Process
o Processing Preliminary Requirements in Projects
o Grouping Material Requirements
o Using Material Assemblies
o Performing a Material Availability Check
o Generating Deliveries for the Shipping of Assemblies

 Progress Tracking
o Monitoring Deadlines using Progress Tracking

 Project Analysis and Procurement Processes with ProMan


o Monitoring Logistical Data and Procurement Processes using
ProMan

Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA Project


System
 Introduction to SAP S/4HANA: SAP Fiori UX; SAP Business Client;
SAP GUI
 Project Management with SAP S/4HANA Project System

 Project Structures
o Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and creating
Networks
o Applying Documents, Milestones, and Mass Change
o Exporting and Importing Projects

 Reporting in SAP S/4HANA: Analyzing Projects with the Structure


Information System and with Financial Reports

 Project Plans
o Checking Projects with the Project Planning Board
o Planning Dates for WBS Elements
o Scheduling Networks
o Planning Resources with Networks
o Generating Requirements for Externally Processed Activities
o Scheduling multiple resources
o Planning Materials with Networks
o Planning Costs for WBS and Networks, and Planning
Revenue for Projects

 Project Budgets
 Project Execution
o Entering Actual Dates for WBS Elements
o Confirming Actual Dates for Networks
o Posting Documents to WBS Elements with Execution
Services
o Creating Claims for Projects
o Posting Documents to Networks
o Billing Projects with Milestone Billing

 Executing Period-End Closing Procedures


Project Controlling in SAP S/4HANA Project System
 Project Overview
o Creating Project Structures
o Creating a Logistics Project

 Planned Costs
o Performing Direct Cost Planning Using WBS Elements
o Performing Cost Planning using SAP Business Planning and
Consolidation (BPC)
o Performing Easy Cost Planning
o Performing Cost Planning of Dependent Objects, and in
Networks
o Performing Cost Planning of Internal, External and Costing
Activities
o Performing Configuration Settings for Cost Planning
o Performing Overhead Calculations
o Performing Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
o Performing Portfolio and Project Management (PPM)
Integration

 Planned Revenues
o Performing Revenue Planning
o Assigning Accounts for Sales Documents
o Performing Sales Pricing and Creating a Sales Order
 Budgeting
o Performing and Configuring Budgeting Functions

 Materials
o Assigning Material Components to a Project
o Processing Material Requirements
o Performing the Purchasing Process
o Performing Production Processing for an Assembly

 Actual Costs
o Executing a Project
o Executing Projects Using Activity Confirmation and the
Cross- Application Time Sheet (CATS)
o Performing Internal Activities

 Actual Revenue
o Describing Billing Methods and Controls
o Performing Milestone Billing with Down Payments
o Performing Resource-Related Billing

 Period-End Closing
o Generating Settlement Rules
o Performing Procedures for Period-End Costing
o Calculating a Cost Forecast and the Project Progress
o Performing Results Analysis
o Executing Project Settlement

Certification Details

C_TPLM22_67

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Project Systems with SAP ERP
6.0 EHP7

C_TS412_1909

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Project Systems

Common questions

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Scheduling multiple resources (MRS) in SAP project systems enhances resource optimization by allowing simultaneous planning of diverse resources like labor, equipment, and materials. This approach leads to more effective utilization of resources and prevents bottlenecks. MRS facilitates dynamic adjustment of resource allocations based on project demands, promoting flexibility and maximizing capacity utilization. Consequently, it supports efficient project execution by ensuring optimal resource availability and alignment with project schedules .

The Cross Application Time Sheet (CATS) facilitates project execution and tracking by enabling integrated time recording across projects. It enhances accuracy by capturing actual time spent on tasks, which aids in resource management, cost allocation, and project monitoring. Additionally, CATS supports project transparency by allowing time data to be used for various purposes like payroll, billing, and performance analysis, thereby enhancing overall project management and operational efficiency .

The integration of SAP S/4HANA project systems with SAP Fiori UX offers several benefits in terms of user experience and efficiency. It provides a modern, intuitive, and role-based interface that enhances accessibility and navigability of project data. This integration enhances efficiency by allowing users to access critical project updates and insights in a user-friendly format, facilitating informed decision-making and reducing training time. Furthermore, it promotes consistency and ease of use across various devices, contributing to seamless project management operations .

Key components of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) include project hierarchy levels, work packages, and measurable deliverables. These components contribute to project management efficiency by enabling detailed planning and control. They provide a clear framework for assigning responsibilities and resources, facilitating precise scheduling, and tracking progress. Moreover, a well-structured WBS helps in identifying project scope clearly, thus minimizing risks and enhancing coordination among teams .

Integration between project systems in SAP S/4HANA and investment management allows for efficient allocation and monitoring of financial resources. It enhances project budgeting by ensuring that funds are available in alignment with an organization's investment strategy. The integration facilitates real-time tracking of expenditures against budgeted amounts, ensuring cost control and aligning project objectives with broader investment goals .

The Progress Analysis Workbench plays a pivotal role in evaluating project schedules by providing tools for tracking and analyzing the progress of project tasks. It facilitates project monitoring through its capability to assess work completed versus work planned, highlighting potential schedule deviations. This allows project managers to take corrective actions promptly, ensuring project timelines are met. Additionally, the workbench supports variance analysis, enabling the fine-tuning of schedules based on real-time data .

Performing cost planning of dependent objects within SAP project systems influences overall project cost management by providing a holistic view of cost dependencies among project components. It allows for accurate prediction of costs associated with interrelated tasks and components, ensuring that budget allocations reflect actual needs. This approach minimizes cost overruns by promoting precise tracking of resource expenditures and facilitating prompt adjustments in budgeting. It also enhances strategic financial planning and control, as understanding dependencies helps in anticipating potential financial impacts on the project .

The SAP Business Client supports the execution of project systems through features like streamlined interfaces and seamless integration with SAP applications. Its distinct features include a unified access point for various reports and dashboards, promoting centralized project management. This contributes to enhanced project integration by allowing real-time data sharing and collaboration among teams. The accessibility features of SAP Business Client, such as compatibility across different devices and platforms, ensure that project stakeholders can easily access project information anytime and anywhere, thus improving productivity and decision-making .

Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in project cost management within SAP systems involves allocating overheads and indirect costs based on activities that actually drive costs. This process provides more accurate cost information by linking expenses to specific activities instead of broad categories. The benefits include improved cost transparency, better resource allocation, and enhanced decision-making processes. ABC facilitates identification of high-cost activities and allows for targeted cost reduction strategies, ultimately leading to more efficient project management and resource utilization .

Milestone billing involves invoicing based on predefined checkpoints in a project, providing financial milestones aligned with project progress. It allows for predictable cash flows and is ideal for lengthy projects with clear phases. Resource-related billing, on the other hand, focuses on billing in sync with the usage of resources, allowing for flexibility and ensuring costs align with actual resource consumption. This method is advantageous in dynamic projects with variable resource demands, as it ensures billing reflects true costs and resource utilization .

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