Structures and Master Data
Q: What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?
A: A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the project into smaller, manageable tasks. It is a visual representation of the project scope and objectives.
Q: What is a network diagram in project management?
A: A network diagram is a visual representation of the project tasks and their dependencies. It shows the flow of work and helps identify critical path activities.
Q: What is a project definition in SAP PS?
A: A project definition is a master data record that contains information such as project start and end dates, project manager, WBS, and network activities.
Planning Functions
Q: What is capacity planning?
A: Capacity planning is the process of determining the resources required to complete a project and ensuring that those resources are available at the required time.
Q: What is material planning?
A: Material planning is the process of determining the materials required to complete a project and ensuring that those materials are available at the required time.
Q: What is resource scheduling?
A: Resource scheduling is the process of assigning resources to project tasks and ensuring that those resources are available at the required time.
Budget
Q: What is cost planning?
A: Cost planning means estimating the cost of project activities and developing a project budget.
Q: What is cost control?
A: Cost control involvesmonitoring and managing project costs to ensure that they are within the approved budget.
Q: What is earned value analysis in project management?
A: Earned value analysis is a technique used to measure project progress and performance. It compares the value of work completed to the value of work planned and provides an indication of project efficiency.
Project Execution Processes
Q: What is project tracking?
A: Project tracking means monitoring project progress and comparing it to the project plan. It helps identify potential issues and allows for corrective action to be taken.
Q: What is project risk management?
A: Project risk management is the identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks that could impact project success.
Q: What is project communication management?
A: Project communication management involve planning, managing, and controlling project-related communications. It ensures that project stakeholders receive the necessary information at the right time.
Period-End Closing
Q: What is accrual calculation?
A: Process of calculating and recording project-related expenses and revenues that have not yet been paid or received.
Q: What is revenue recognition?
A: Recognizing project-related revenue based on the percentage of completion or other criteria.
Q: What is settlement?
A: Settling project-related costs and revenues to the appropriate cost center or G/L account.
Reporting
Q: What is project variance analysis?
A: Comparing actual project performance to the project plan and identifying areas where actual performance differs from planned performance.
Q: What is project status reporting?
A: Providing project stakeholders with regular updates on project progress, issues, and risks.
Integration Scenarios with Other Project Management Tools
Q: What is integration between SAP PS and SAP Financials?
A: Integration between SAP Project System and SAP Financials allows for the automatic transfer of project-related costs and revenues to the appropriate G/L accounts.
Q: What is integration between SAP Project System and SAP Human Capital Management?
A: Integration between SAP PS and SAP Human Capital Management allows for the automatic assignment of resources to project tasks based on their availability and qualifications.
BAPIs in SAP Project System
Q: What are BAPIs?
A: BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) are standardized programming interfaces that allow external systems to access and update data in SAP Project System.
Q: How are BAPIs used in SAP PS?
A: BAPIs can be used to automate processes such as project creation, WBS element creation, and material planning. They can also be used to integrate SAP Project System with other systems.
Query and Reuse Views of SAP Project System in SAP HANA Live
Q: What are Query and Reuse views?
A: Query and Reuse views are pre-defined views of SAP PS data that can be used for reporting and analysis.
Q: How are Query and Reuse views used in SAP HANA Live?
A: Query and Reuse views can be used to create real-time reports and dashboards that provide insights into project performance and other project-related data.
Selected Project System Database Tables
Q: What are some of the key project system database tables?
A: Some of the key project system database tables include PRPS (Project Definition), PROJ (Project Header Data), PRTE (Project Texts), and PRHI (Project History). These tables contain information on project structures, planning data, budgets, and project execution.
Unique Features of this Book
- Comprehensive coverage of SAP Project System: Detailed coverage of customization, functionality, and utilization of SAP Project System, making it an all-in-one guide for anyone looking to learn about the software.
- Step-by-step guidance through project phases: Guides readers through all project phases, from planning and invoicing to reporting and integration, ensuring that readers have a complete understanding of the software's capabilities.
- Up-to-date information on integration and mobility: The latest edition includes information on the newest tools in integration and mobility, ensuring that readers have access to the most current information available.
- In-depth coverage of key features: Covers essential features such as master data maintenance, budgeting functions, work breakdown structure and network, results analysis, cost forecast, overhead rates, time scheduling, resource planning, milestones, confirmations, material procurement, mobile solutions, SAP Portfolio and Project Management, SAP HANA-based reporting, and SAP Commercial Project Management.
| Author's background
and qualifications
Mario Franz, the author of "Project Management with SAP Project System", is a certified SAP consultant with over 20 years of experience in the field of project management and SAP implementation. He has worked on various projects across industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and finance. Franz has extensive knowledge of SAP Project System and has been actively involved in its development and implementation. In addition to his SAP expertise, Franz holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has completed advanced training in project management. He has also authored several other books on SAP implementation and project management. With his vast knowledge and experience, Franz brings a wealth of practical insights and real-world examples to this book, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to master SAP Project System. 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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