Integration with core SAP modules 

• FI/CO

• PS

The nature of EPPM lies in managing complex portfolios and projects, providing insights into financial planning, risk management, and resource allocation.

For more detailed information, you can visit the blog post SAP S/4HANA: Overview on Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management . 

Introduction to S/4HANA EPPM

SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM) is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline the management of portfolios and projects within an organization. It integrates core SAP modules, offering functionalities for project planning, financial management, risk assessment, and resource allocation. EPPM enhances decision-making through real-time insights, supporting the full project lifecycle from initiation to completion, and is particularly useful for complex, multi-project environments.

SAP S/4HANA
Portfolio and Project Management
Course Outline

• Introduction to SAP PPM

• Portfolio Management

• Project Management

• Financial and Resource Management

• Integration and Data Management

• Reporting and Analytics

Detailed Topics with Insights

Introduction to SAP PPM

SAP S/4HANA Overview

Provides context on how PPM fits into the broader SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.

SAP User Interfaces

Covers multiple UIs (SAP Fiori, SAP Business Client, SAP GUI), preparing users for various interaction methods.

PPM Fundamentals

Establishes the core concepts and terminology used throughout the course.

Integration Scenarios

Highlights PPM's ability to connect with other SAP modules, showcasing its role in the broader business process landscape.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Definition and Structure

Teaches how to set up the foundational elements of portfolio management, crucial for organizing projects and initiatives.

Portfolio Buckets

Introduces a key concept for categorizing and grouping portfolio items, essential for strategic planning.

Classification Hierarchies

Enables complex categorization schemes, allowing for sophisticated portfolio analysis.

Portfolio Items and Initiatives

Covers the core elements managed within portfolios, teaching both configuration and creation processes.

Portfolio Item Lifecycle Management

 Addresses the full lifecycle of portfolio items, including versioning, status management, and decision points.

Project Management

Project Structures

Teaches how to set up and manage project hierarchies, crucial for organizing complex projects.

Time Scheduling

Covers critical project management functionality for planning and tracking project timelines.

Resource Management

Addresses the often challenging aspect of allocating and managing resources across projects.

Project Execution and Control

Focuses on operational aspects of running projects, including status management and activity confirmations.

Financial and Resource Management

Financial Planning

 Covers both manual and integrated approaches, catering to different organizational needs and maturity levels.

Capacity Planning

Addresses the strategic aspect of resource management, crucial for portfolio-level decision making.

Cost Planning and Integration

 Connects project-level financial management with broader financial systems.

Integration and Data Management

SAP Project System (PS) Integration

Crucial for organizations using both PPM and PS, ensuring data consistency across systems.

Financial Data Integration

Enables comprehensive financial analysis by connecting PPM with core financial systems.

Authorization Management

Addresses the critical aspect of data security and access control within PPM.

Reporting and Analytics

SAP Analytics Cloud Integration

Introduces advanced analytics capabilities, enabling data-driven decision making.

Dashboard Reporting

Covers the creation of visual, real-time reports for quick insights into portfolio and project status.

Business Context Viewer (BCV)

 Teaches the use of a powerful tool for creating context-sensitive reports and analytics.

Key Figures and Scoring Models

Introduces methods for quantitative assessment of portfolio items, crucial for objective decision making.

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