SAP Project System (PS)

Key Features of SAP PS

1. Project Planning

   • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Hierarchical decomposition of the project into manageable sections.
   • Network and Activities: Detailed planning of tasks and activities, including dependencies and milestones.
   • Project Versions: Creation of multiple versions for comparison and scenario analysis.
   • Capacity Planning: Allocation and scheduling of resources based on availability and project requirements.

2. Project Budgeting and Cost Management

   • Budget Planning: Allocation of budgets to WBS elements and control of spending.
   • Cost Planning: Estimation of project costs, including material, labor, and overheads.
   • Actual Cost Tracking: Recording and monitoring of actual costs incurred during the project.
   • Cost Allocation and Settlement: Distribution of costs to relevant cost centers and settlement of project costs.

3. Resource Management

   • Resource Allocation: Assignment of internal and external resources to project activities.
   • Resource Leveling: Adjustment of resource assignments to avoid overloading and ensure optimal utilization.
   • Skill Management: Matching of resources based on skills and competencies required for project tasks.

4. Time Management

   • Activity Scheduling: Detailed scheduling of project activities with start and end dates.
   • Milestones: Setting and tracking of key project milestones to monitor progress.
   • Progress Tracking: Monitoring the completion status of activities and overall project progress.

5. Integration with Other SAP Modules

   • SAP FI/CO: Integration for financial accounting and controlling, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.
   • SAP MM: Integration for material procurement and inventory management, ensuring timely availability of materials.
   • SAP SD: Integration for managing sales orders and billing related to projects.
   • SAP HR: Integration for managing project-related HR activities, including time recording and resource allocation.

6. Reporting and Analytics

   • Standard Reports: Predefined reports for project status, costs, budgets, resource utilization, and more.
   • Custom Reports: Creation of custom reports using SAP Report Painter and Report Writer.
   • Dashboard and KPIs: Real-time dashboards and key performance indicators for project monitoring and decision-making.