C_S4PPM

Preparing for the Certfication

Link: C_S4PPM_2021 - SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Portfolio and Project Management | SAP Training

Welcome to my page dedicated to the SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM) certification. As a professional committed to excellence in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), I've embarked on a comprehensive journey to master this crucial aspect of SAP S/4HANA.

My Preparation Process

To ensure a thorough understanding of SAP EPPM, I've followed a structured approach:

Official SAP Learning Path

I started by following the recommended learning path on the SAP Learning website. This path is designed specifically for the SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Portfolio and Project Management certification.

SAP S/4HANA - Portfolio and Project Management Learning Journey

I dedicated significant time to completing the learning journey available at SAP Help Portal. This comprehensive journey provided me with in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA's portfolio and project management capabilities.

Hands-on Experience

Throughout the learning journey, I:

- Attended all required sessions
- Completed assigned readings to deepen my theoretical understanding
- Performed practical exercises to apply the concepts learned

Exam Preparation

Currently, I'm in the final stages of my preparation, focusing on practice questions to reinforce my knowledge and prepare for the certification exam.

This page documents my experience, insights, and tips for others pursuing this certification. Whether you're a fellow SAP professional or someone considering this career path, I hope you find this information valuable.

Preparing for the Questions:

Now I am preparing for the questions. Please find below the content.

Project Type Definition
Item Dashboard
Cost planning of WBS element

...tbc (06.09.2024)

Item Dashboard - How to open the dashboard?

1. Navigate to the SAP Fiori Launchpad
From the SAP Fiori Launchpad, select Portfolio Management.

2. Access Portfolio Items
Choose the option Portfolio Items from the Portfolio Management group.

3. Select the Specific Portfolio Item
In the portfolio item dashboard, locate and select the relevant portfolio item (e.g., CATS##). The item detail screen will open in a new browser window.

4. Open the Report Cockpit
On the item detail screen, choose the *Reporting Cockpit* option from the side panel.

5. Access the Dashboards
In the Reporting Cockpit, open the tray named *Dashboards* and expand the section *Item Financial Details* to choose the relevant dashboard view, such as Breakdown by Period for financial analysis.

Cost planning of WBS element - Mothds for Calculation

The planned costs for the WBS element in project management with accounting integration can be calculated using several methods.

Cost Element Planning

This method involves entering planned costs at the WBS element level based on specific cost elements.

Easy Cost Planning

A user-friendly interface that allows for more detailed and flexible cost planning for WBS elements.

Activity Input Planning

Planned costs can be calculated by planning internal activities, where costs are associated with specific work or service.

Cost planning of WBS element - Elements used

The elements used for calculating planned costs at the task level in a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in SAP Project Management include the following:

Duration

The planned duration of the task plays a significant role in cost calculation. For instance, you plan a task duration and then associate resource costs with it.

Work

The planned work or effort, such as the number of consultant days, is critical. For example, you plan work in terms of units such as "consultant days", which are factored into the cost.

Resource Assignment

Resources assigned to tasks, like consultants, come with specific cost rates, such as an hourly or daily rate, and these are applied based on the assigned duration and work.

Cost planning of WBS element

To configure financial planning for manual planning at the item level in SAP Portfolio Management, you need to follow these steps:

Create Financial Categories:
- In Customizing for PPM, create the required financial categories, such as Primary Costs and Secondary Costs. You can further subdivide these into groups like Material and External Services.
Define Financial Views:
- Configure four key views: Forecast Costs - Bucket Limit, Forecast, Planned, and Actual. Ensure the Forecast view is enabled for manual entry at the item level, while Planned and Actual are updated via integration with FI/CO.
Link Financial Categories and Views:
- Link the financial categories and views to the portfolio. This ensures that manual planning is possible at the item level and that the FI/CO integration updates the Planned and Actual views.
Activate Financial Categories and Views:
- Run the program /RPM/PLAN_INT_PREP to activate the financial categories and views in your portfolio if they are not displayed automatically.

Configure Financial Planning

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