SAP PROJECT SYSTEMS

OVERVIEW
Presented by:
KUDAKWASHE MPAMBI
SAP PPM/PS CONSULTANT
AGENDA
 Definition of a Project
 What is SAP Project Systems
 PS Project Structure
 Process Flow in PS
 Project Systems Integration with other modules
 Reports
 Benefits of SAP Project Systems
WHAT IS A PROJECT ?
 A project is a series of tasks that need to be completed in-order to
reach a specific outcome.
Characteristics

Projects have a defined goal, which is agreed between the company and
customer and is defined in Project Charter.
Projects are complex, unique, and definitive in scope and involves a high
certain risk to execute and complete on time.
Projects have a defined quality requirement.
Projects have definitive cost, duration and resources to work on the project
SAP PROJECT SYSTEMS
a project management module in SAP
that assists organizations in planning,
organizing, monitoring and controlling
project activities throughout the life
cycle of a project.
PROJECT SYSTEMS STRUCTURE
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
 key project deliverable that organizes the
team's work into manageable units.
 A work breakdown structure comprises
work breakdown structure elements and
their hierarchical structure.
NETWORKS AND ACTIVITIES
Networks represent the sequence
and relationships of activities in a
project.
Activities are the individual tasks in
the project.
PROJECT SYSTEMS PROCESS FLOW
SIMPLIFIED PROJECT LIFECYCLE
REPORTS
 Structure Reports
 Progress Reports
 Financial Reports
BENEFITS OF SAP PS
Easy project management due to simplified structures
Time scheduling for progress tracking –milestone trend analysis, milestone billing
Distributable budgets guided by cost/revenue plans
Budget availability control to avoid budget over-consumption
Status management to control business transactions- Lock, release, hold, etc
Automatic reservations and purchase requisitions
In-built document management system – attach documents on project objects
Fully integrated with other SAP modules for easy project execution
Easy user interface – Project builder
Flexible settlement options
Real-time project reports