SAP Project System (PS) is a robust module designed to support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within an organization. From construction and engineering to R&D and capital investment projects, SAP PS offers integrated project management tools. One of the key strengths of SAP PS lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Production Planning (PP).
This integration is essential for businesses involved in project-based manufacturing, where project deliverables involve production or assembly tasks. In this article, we explore how SAP PS integrates with SAP PP and the value this brings to project-based operations.
SAP PS helps manage complex projects by:
SAP PP manages the production and manufacturing processes. It includes:
In project-driven industries such as aerospace, construction, or plant engineering, production activities are often linked to specific projects. Without proper integration, managing materials, timelines, and costs can become complex and error-prone.
The integration between SAP PS and PP ensures that:
In SAP PS, network activities represent tasks that need to be executed. These can be directly linked to production orders in SAP PP.
MRP runs in SAP PP consider project-specific requirements when integrated with SAP PS:
Costs incurred from production processes—such as labor, machine time, or materials—can be posted directly to the WBS element or network activity in SAP PS. This enables real-time cost control and helps project managers compare actuals with planned values.
When a project requires materials, SAP PS can reserve them. Integration with PP allows:
Network activities can pass scheduling data to PP, which then manages production resource planning:
The integration between SAP Project System (PS) and Production Planning (PP) enables organizations to manage project-based manufacturing efficiently. By connecting production activities directly with project structures, businesses can improve coordination, reduce costs, and deliver on time.
For any organization operating in a project-centric environment, leveraging the PS–PP integration is not just beneficial—it’s essential for staying competitive and agile.