A set of controlling instruments is structured for IT projects. These instruments are based on SAP R/3 (HR, CO, PS), SAP BW and SAP SEM-BPS. Actual and planning data is merged in the BW and target/actual comparisons are made.
Supplement
Part of the system is introduced and, in a second stage, re-engineering becomes necessary. During stage 1, only the actual values from a host application that is to be replaced and the values from time recording are considered. Planning mechanisms are to be included in the following expansion stages; these mechanisms use functions from both SEM-BPS (Business Planning System) and SAP R/3. Additionally, data is taken from BPS to SAP R/3 via retracting functions in order to identify key figures.
Subject description
Working hours for the project are recorded in SAP R/3 by means of CATS (Computer-Aided Time Sheets) and personnel master data from SAP R/3 is used. The services are posted and settled in the PS project system. Cost-center accounting data is made available for planning purposes and scheduled in BPS at the corresponding aggregation levels. In order to identify the relevant key figures, communication between R/3 and BPS is also required before the planning data is forwarded to SAP BW for the target/actual comparison and reporting.