PS and CPROJECTS implementation

[Former Member]

We are running SAP since 1998, and already implemented many modules in the R/3 system and other SAP systems as CRM. We would like to implement a solution for project Management for our projects division, Which is a group that manage a big projects that involve a lot of logistics (material and Service purchasing) a lot of integration with MM and CO and involve a lot of contracting companies that should be managed. Currently they are doing the GANT in MS-Project with no link to R/3 and mange all material demand in R/3.

I would like to know if we should try to implement full project management in PS or to move forward to the direction of cProjects linked to our R/3 system.

We afraid that since the cProjects is out of the R/3 there will be integration problems we also not sure if the tool was originally designed for heavy scale projects with a lot of logistics.

What would you recommend?

Are there any reference sites with a similar profile to us that have implemented a solution based on cProjects?

[Former Member]

Its would be good if u implement PS first and then slowly move to c-projects. This would be good in your case as u have already implemented others modules.

The reasons why i'm supporting the implementation of PS is:

1)c-projects is generally used for new product development and program management(managing large scale small projects under a single program.

2)The account integartion for c-projects is again depends on either internal order/WBS element (CO/PS) which are to be created in R/3

3)U can assign only resource cost(overhead) to c-projects all other cost are to maintain the internal order/WBS Element and shown in c-project.

4)All the funcionalities of c-projects are possible in PS.

5) For heavy scale projects with lot of logistics and accounting its suggested to have PS.

But if u want to use the unique functionalities of c-projects such as FMEA, control plans etc. which are very important for automobile industry (R&D), its better to go for c-projects

All the best

enjoy SAP PS

Murali

[Former Member]

Hi Aviv,

As per my knowledge, cProjects is more of HR inclined while PS is more towards logistics and financials. I can judge that your organization already has a heavy implementation in the areas of MM and Logistics. PS should prove out to be a better solution for you, as compared to cProjects.

Regards,

Vivek Pandey.