There are several parameters to define in here at the
structures level. First, it’s the Project Definition (Proj. Profile), then
we have the WBS Level, and then, if used, the Network/Activity/Subactivity
Level. You may include components and services. The configuration goes
into Proj. Definition, WBS and Activity profiles.
2. What is the accounting and Logistical information that gets defined with a Project Definition?
In the Project Profile, you define the Controlling area,
Company Code, Business Area, Plant, Functional Area, Profit Center and
Project Currency for the project. If it is a sales project, you can also
define Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division and DIP Profile.
In addition, you also define the Object Class, Planning Profile, Budget
Profile, Costing Sheet, Interest Profile, Investment Profile (CAPEX), Result
Analysis Key (CO-PA), Settlement Profile and Settlement Rule Strategy.
You will also define whether costs are actual or statistical. This information
is then copied to lower level WBS
elements.
3. What do Activities, NTW, WBS represents?
WBS and Networks are two structures that differ in the
way in which they enable you to structure projects and in the functions
provided for them in the SAP system. For example, if you need a hierarchical
budget management function for a project, you would want to use a WBS structure.
If, in addition, you also want to do capacity planning, you would have
to use one or several networks as well. Depending on the specific requirements
you may be able to map a project only via a WBS structure, or by using
only one or several networks, or a combination of both.
4. What is the menu path & T. Code for defining special characters for Projects?
It can be found at the following location:
Project System >>> Structures >>> Operative Structures >>> Work Breakdown Structures >>> Project Coding Mask >>> Define Special Characters for Projects
Transaction is OPSK
5. The structure of NTW is similar to what type of order?
Maintenance order.
6. What is the impact of coding mask on the project and where is it created (menu path)?
Coding masks contain the sections for the external identification of projects, and they are separated by special characters. A section consists either of numbers that are represented by "0" characters in the coding mask, or alphanumeric characters that are represented by "X" characters in the mask. You can store a descriptive text for each coding mask and use lock indicators to control whether the key and the associated mask can be used for operative or standard WBS structures.
Project System >>> Structures >>> Operative Structures >>> Work Breakdown Structures >>> Project Coding Mask >>> Define Project Coding Mask
Transaction is OPSJ
7. How to set field status of WBS as mandatory, (WBS Element, NTW)?
There are five different transactions. Project Definition, WBS Elements, Network Header, Networks Overview and Network Details. There you will see a table with radio buttons that indicate whether a field should be set as Input, Required (mandatory), Display, Hide. You can also define Influence Fields and Field Groups.
For Project Definition and WBS Elements:
Project System >>> Structures >>> Operative Structures >>> Work Breakdown Structures >>> User Interface Settings >>> Define Field Selection for Work Breakdown Structures
Transactions are OPUK (Project Definition), OPUJ (WBS Elements)
For Networks:
Project System >>> Structures >>> Operative Structures >>> Network >>> User Interface Settings >>> Define Field Selection for Networks
Transactions are OPUA (Header), OPUB (Overview), OPUC (Details)
