This document provides an overview of SAP's PS (Project System) module. It describes the main components of a project including definition, life cycle, building blocks, work breakdown structure, networks, activities, relationships, scheduling, cost planning, budgeting, procurement, confirmations, settlement, and reporting. Key aspects covered include the four phases of the project life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, closure), how networks represent task flow, methods for cost planning and budgeting, material and service procurement processes, periodic and final project settlement, and different types of project reports.
4. Project - Definition
Projects are generally part of the internal processes of a
company. To be able to control all tasks in project execution,
you need an organizational form that is specific to the
project and which is shared by all departments involved.
5. Project Life Cycle
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The Project Life Cycle
consists of the following
Four Phases:
• Project Initiation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Closure
6. Project Life Cycle
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The Project Life Cycle
consists of the following
Four Phases:
• Project Initiation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Closure
7. Project - Building Blocks
The main building blocks in PS (and their icons) are:
- Project Definition
- WBS elements
- Network
- Activity
- Relationship
- Milestone
9. Networks
- A network represents the flow of the tasks within a project
- A network is a special type of work order
- The basic elements that make up a network are:
Activities and Relationships
12. Project Life Cycle
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The Project Life Cycle
consists of the following
Four Phases:
• Project Initiation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Closure
13. Date Planning & Scheduling
• Scheduling can be done at WBS, Network level
• System updates the start date and end date of all activities
• The Gantt Chart is used for the graphic display
23. Confirmations
Confirmations document the state of processing for activities and
activity elements in a network
Only activities that have the status “Released” can be confirmed
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24. Project Settlement
• Settlement is the process where the actual costs incurred for
a WBS element, network, or activity are allocated, in whole
or in part, to one or more receivers
25. Periodic & Final Settlement
Every period end, all actual costs are settled to the AUC (CWIP
Asset)
After completion of the project, all costs in the AUC are
transferred to one or more final asset/s
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FUND FLOW STATEMENT
Funds Flow Statement is a statement prepared to analyse the
reasons for changes in the Financial Position of a Company
Balance Sheets. It shows the inflow and outflow of funds i.e.
Sources and Applications of funds for a particular period.