SAP PS Today

[MohanDesai]

SAP Project Systems(PS) today

 This Blog is the ready reckoner for the SAP PS as on date and the journey with SAP B1, ECC, S4 HANA, S4 HANA -Professional Services.

High Level Comparison

SAP B1	SAP ECC	S4 HANA (1909 & 2020)	S4HANA-Public Cloud (Grow with SAP)	S4 HANA- On Prem (RISE with SAP)
Use the Project Management module to manage your projects from start to finish, centralizing all project related transactions, documents, resources, and activities. The feature helps you to monitor the progress of tasks, stages, subprojects, analyze budget costs, and generate reports on various aspects of the project, such as stage analysis, open issues, and resources.	The Project System (PS) in SAP ECC 6.0 is a module that helps manage projects from start to finish. It allows users to monitor and control all aspects of a project, including technical and commercial aspects.	The PS (Project Systems) module in SAP S/4HANA is a project management tool that helps organizations plan, manage, and execute projects.	The SAP Project System (PS) module in SAP S/4 HANA is part of the GROW with SAP program, which helps companies grow their business by adopting SAP S/4 HANA Cloud. The PS module helps with project planning, execution, monitoring, and more.	The Project System (PS) module in SAP S/4HANA on-premise helps project managers plan, execute, and close projects. It also helps analyze project data and integrate with other modules.
How it works: Project Type BP Code Contact Person BP Territory Sales Employee Owner Project with Subprojects Project Name Project Number Status Start Date Closing Date Due Date Open activities Completeness % Financial Project	How it works: Work breakdown structure (WBS) Users can create a WBS to structure their project by phase, logic, or object.  Material transfer Users can transfer material components from the product structure of Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE) to the PS.  Project planning Users can create detailed plans for the project, including individual activities and work packages.  Project execution Users can ensure that the project is executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.  Project monitoring Users can monitor the progress of the project, including technical and commercial aspects.	How it works: Project planning: Define project structures, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project networks  Resource management: Allocate and manage resources like personnel, materials, and equipment  Project scheduling: Create and manage project timelines, dependencies, and critical paths  Budgeting and cost control: Create project budgets and track actual costs against planned budgets  Integration: Integrates project data with other SAP modules like FI (Finance), CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), and HR (Human Resources)	How it works: The PS module is integrated with other tools like MSP and Primavera The PS module can help you quickly calculate product costs and the impact of changes Who it's for  GROW with SAP is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that are looking to grow It's also a good option for companies that prefer a high degree of standardization and want to use the public cloud	How it works: Set up master data: Define project system master data, including work breakdown structures (WBS) and networks Plan and execute projects: Plan project costs and logistics, and execute project activities Close projects: Manage period-end close for plan and actual data Analyze project data: Use Project System reports to analyze project structures, financials, and logistics Integrate with other modules: Integrate with other modules, such as portfolio and project management (PPM) RISE with SAP  RISE with SAP is a managed cloud service that helps organizations migrate from on-premise ERP software to the cloud RISE with SAP includes cloud ERP, process intelligence, and execution, along with migration services

Usage of Project Systems:

Pharma,

Manufacturing,

Professional Services

Aerospace & Defense

Utilities

Real Estate Management

PS Integrations with other modules/packages:

MM-Materials Management

SD – Sales and Distribution

FICO- Financial Accounting & Controlling

RE-FX- Flexible Real Estate Management

SAP -Joint Venture Accounting

HCM – Human Capital Management

PM – Plant Maintenance

Concur – Travel & Expense

CATS – Cross Application Time sheet

EPPM – Enterprise Portfolio & Project Management

SAC – SAP Cloud Analytics

Use friendly accessories today for PS;

Fiori Apps

Bots

Automation

Testing Tools

Migration Tools

Conclusion:

SAP PS has evolved from ECC days to right now Professional S4 HANA – Public Cloud. Tailor made suits to fulfill different business segment demands. Implementation time has come down drastically from 12-16 months to 6-8 months. SAP PS is being used and adopted globally on a large scale by users than before and this module is here to stay.