SAP-Centric Projects

While SAP has the "Project System" (PS) module for project management, true enterprises cannot simply "implement the PS module". The reality is much more complex than that, mainly because SAP is such an integrated system. Processes need to consider other modules. In general a good understanding is necessary of how functionality of the following modules pertains to effective enterprise projects:

• PS (Project System)
• PM (Plant Maintenance)
• CO (Controlling)
• FI (Financial Accounting)
• IM (Investment Management)
• MM (Purchasing)
• MRP (Materials Requirements Planning)
• SD (Sales and Distribution)
• HR (Human Resources)
• PP (Production Planning)

Please keep in mind that not all of these modules may be involved with enterprise projects in all circumstances. It depends on the individual process whether they apply or not. For example, PM is only needed if you manage maintenance activities using SAP, and SD not beyond make-to-order (or 'sales driven') projects.