Are you aspirant to become SAP Project System Consultant & FICO Functional Consultant ?

Learn SAP S/4HANA End-to-End Implementation Project Cycle – designed specifically for SAP consultants looking to enter SAP Project System, FICO implementation projects for Construction Industry, or prospective graduates/engineers eager to enter SAP consulting with construction domain.

Below is the overview of topics covered. Please refer to the course agenda for detailed topics.

- Getting Started: Understand the End-to-End Implementation Project cycle with sample documents required in each  phase of the project.

- Learn Project Methodologies: Explore different types of SAP methodologies, SAP Activate & ASAP Methodology.

- Understand the importance of (Green-Field implementation projects, Brown-Field implementation projects, Blue-Field implementation projects),Common pitfalls or common problems in a functional consultant, project team and Essential Skills required for Consultants.

– Designed specifically for SAP consultants, Project teams, or for applicants looking to enter in sap implementation projects, or prospective graduates eager to learn and enter SAP consulting.

This course explains the implementation project cycle from start to end.

Kindly refer to the course topics overview.

- Project Methodologies: Explore different types of SAP Methodologies, ASAP methodology & SAP Activate methodology.

- Documentation : Learn about various critical documents like Business Blueprint, Functional Specifications, and more.

- Green-Field implementation projects, Brown-Field implementation projects, Blue-Field implementation projects.

- Configurations: System configurations, real-world scenarios and full hands-on from functional consultant role.

- Testing & Migration: Discover the different types of testing, cutover activities, and data migration techniques, including hands-on exercises for key migration tasks.

- Support Projects: Gain insights into support projects,

- With this course, you'll not only learn the theoretical aspects of SAP Methodologies, Types of projects and you will be learning real-time project scenarios.

SAP Project System is a powerful tool that helps organizations manage all complex,large,medium and small projects with precision and control.

Features of SAP Project System:-

1. Project Structuring in SAP PS
   Projects are structured using a hierarchical model, typically divided into Project Definitions, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Networks and Activities.

   1. Project Definiton

      Project Definition is the process of defining the project information, like accounting information, logistic related information. Also, Project definition is used to set System defaults n system controls at project definition level.

   2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
      The WBS is used for project structuring in SAP PS, breaking down the project into smaller, manageable tasks and sub-tasks, making it easier to plan and control.

   3. Network and Activities
      Networks represent the sequence of activities and their dependencies within a project. This feature allows for detailed scheduling and management of tasks, ensuring that all elements are executed in the correct order.

2. Planning:
   SAP PS allows detailed project planning, including time schedules, resource allocation, cost estimation, and budgeting. Users can plan activities, define milestones, and allocate resources such as labor, materials, and equipment. Cost planning integrates with the Controlling (CO) module to monitor financial aspects of the project.

   1. Cost and Budget Planning Management
      Cost and Budget management, and real-time tracking of actual costs versus planned costs.

   2. Resource Management
      The module allows for the allocation and tracking of resources (people, materials, equipment) needed to complete project tasks. It helps in optimizing resource utilization and reducing bottlenecks.

   3. Milestone Billing
      Milestone billing, where customers are billed at different stages of project completion. This feature is crucial for managing cash flow and ensuring timely payments.

3. Execution
   During execution, SAP PS tracks the progress of tasks, manages resource utilization, and monitors costs against the budget. Actual data, such as labor hours worked or materials consumed, are recorded and compared with planned figures to identify variances. This helps in real-time decision-making and adjustments.

   1. Project Scheduling
      Advanced scheduling tools within SAP PS allow for detailed time management, including critical path analysis and time-related costing, to ensure projects are completed on time.

   2. Reporting and Analytics
      SAP PS offers a wide range of standard and custom reports, including financial reports, progress reports, and variance analysis. It also integrates with SAP BI (Business Intelligence) for advanced analytics.

   3. Integration with other SAP Modules
      SAP PS seamlessly integrates with other SAP modules, such as MM, SD, FI, and CO, ensuring that all aspects of the project are connected and that data flows smoothly between different functions.

   4. Version Management
      This feature allows the creation of different versions of project plans, which can be compared to track changes over time and understand their impact on the overall project.

   5. Project Procurement
      SAP PS integrates with Materials Management (MM) to manage procurement processes specific to projects, including purchase requisitions, orders, and vendor management.

4. Monitoring & Controlling
   SAP PS provides tools for monitoring the status of projects through various reports and dashboards. It tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), such as time schedules, costs, and resource usage. The system allows for early detection of issues, enabling corrective actions to keep the project on track.

5. Closing & Reporting
   Upon project completion, SAP PS facilitates the closing process, including final cost settlement, delivery of results, and reporting. It generates comprehensive reports that provide insights into project performance, cost analysis, and lessons learned for future projects.

SAP Project System Implementation Process Course Details:

Introduction:

• Introduction to SAP Project System Implementation Process

Overview On Project System Implementation Process with SAP Activate Methodology

• 1st Phase of SAP Activate Methodology is Discover Phase

• 2nd Phase of SAP Activate Methodology is Prepare Phase

• 3rd Phase of SAP Activate Methodology - Explore Phase BPML

• 3rd Phase of SAP Activate Methodology - Explore Phase Discussion on BBP Document

• 4th Phase of SAP Activate Methodology is Realize Phase

• 5th Phase of SAP Activate Methodology is Deploy Phase

• 6th Phase of SAP Activate Methodology is Run Phase

• SAP System Landscape & Transport Request

Detailed Overview on End User Processes of SAP PS

• Introduction & Overview on SAP Project System

• Overview on How to Create a Project using the Project Builder Page or CJ20N

• Overview on Creating Project, Standard WBS & Operative WBS

• Overview on Project Versions

• Overview on the Simulation Versions

• Creation of Activities(Internal,External,General Cost & Service) & Confirmation

• Overview on the Simulation Versions

• Overview on Project Versions

• Overview on Hierarchal Cost Planning

• Overview on Cost Element Cost Planning

• Cost Planning Using Networks & Activities

• Maintain,Release,Supply & Return Process of Budget

SAP PS Real-Time End User Processes( Follow Steps and Practise Exercise)

Overview on  SAP Project System Configurations

• Overview on  Coding Mask of Project System

• Overview on System Status & User Status Profiles of Project System

• Create Project Types for WBS Elements

• Specify Person Responsible for WBS Elements

• Specify Applicants for WBS Elements

• Define Priorities for WBS Elements

• Define Priorities for WBS Elements

• Create User Defined Fields for WBS

• Define Field Selection for WBS & Project Definition

• Overview on Project Profile in Project System

• Overview on Network Types & Parameters

• Overview & Configuration of Network Profile

• Overview on Maintaining Control Keys at Activity level.

• Overview on Scheduling Configuration and Scheduling.

• Overview on Milestone Billings

• Overview on Planning Profile for Cost Planning

• Overview on Costing Version

• Overview on Budgeting Version

  
  

What you will be learning in this course:

-SAP S4 Hana FICO Implementation with sample documents

-ACTIVATE SAP S4HANA Implementation methodology

-ASAP SAP implementation Methodology

-Green-Field Implementation Project

-Brown-Field Implementation Project

-Blue-Field Implementation Project

-Types of SAP Projects

-What is Support Project

-Learn real-time project scenarios

-Common Reasons for Project Failures

-Common Pitfalls & Essential Skills required for Consultants

-Learn documentation requirement in an implementation project

-Business Blueprint documentation procedure and sample template

-Cutover activities in an implementation project