Part One explained why PS_FUNCTION_SWITCH exists. This post shows you how to actually flip one. Using CN60, Project Systems' change documents report, as the working example, it walks through creating the BAdI implementation, setting three switches at once, and confirming the report homework SAP leaves behind — screenshot by screenshot....
How Project Systems Delivers New Features Without Turning Any of Them On (Part 1)
Since 2011, a huge share of Project Systems' Customer Engagement Initiative deliverables has shipped dormant, gated behind a single BAdI, PS_FUNCTION_SWITCH, and a companion structure, PSSWITCH_FUNCTIONS. None of it does anything until someone explicitly turns it on — and outside a couple of forum posts from people who hit a...
Secret Way to Tweak SAP Standard Processing Logic in S/4HANA Finance (Part 3)
SAP has so many secrets! So many back doors and side doors! I thought there were only two ways to influence SAP's standard processing logic with T811FLAGS and FIN_FLAGS but it turns out there is a third way available. Read this bonus blog to see what it is.
Secret Way to Tweak SAP Standard Processing Logic in S/4HANA Finance (Part 2)
If you've worked with SAP long enough, you understand how configuration works and the various options within a given area. You also know that the logic used by SAP to handle it's processes (posting a journal entry, posting a GR on a PO, etc.) can't be touched. Read part 2...
Secret Way to Tweak SAP Standard Processing Logic in S/4HANA Finance (Part 1)
If you've worked with SAP long enough, you understand how configuration works and the various options within a given area. You also know that the logic used by SAP to handle it's processes (posting a journal entry, posting a GR on a PO, etc.) can't be touched. Read part 1...
Mass Maintenance in SAP Project Systems (Part 3): CNMASSCREATE
SAP has some great processes to manage large project objects. CNMASS and CNMASSSTATUS are great tools for those of us that work a lot in the PS area. But CNMASSCREATE is even more useful!
Mass Maintenance in SAP Project Systems (Part 2): CNMASSSTATUS
There are plenty of times when I need to change the status on multiple projects. In the past that required a custom program or an LSMW upload (cumbersome!). SAP now has a much better solution with CNMASSSTATUS.
Mass Maintenance in SAP Project Systems (Part 1): CNMASS
There are many ways to create a project. Template projects and copying are common solutions but the best and new(-ish) way is to upload fomr Excel. Read the blog to see all of its benefits!
Reconstructing PS Availability Control for Easier Cost Control With CJBN
If you want to have a disciplined strategy around project cost controls (and in CO in general), then you'll want to make sure your budget and commitment values are correct. Similarly, you'll want to consistently repair your availability control values to ensure that your budget tolerances aren't being exceeded. Read...
The Best Way to Guarantee Accurate Project Reporting With CJEN (and RPSCO)
Reporting is a critical output of any ERP system yet few customers take the steps to ensure their project reports are accurate. How and why can this be handled easily in SAP Project Systems?