Project Summarization Using Classification

Use

With summarization, you can summarize transaction data in a controlling area according to different views. You can access this data in the information system, thereby improving information system performance.

In this way, you can, for example, combine and evaluate the costs for all the projects for a:

  • Controlling area

  • Business area

  • Cost center

  • Responsible person

The data is summarized using hierarchy structures you define yourself. In the CO System, project summarization is realized via the SAP classification system.

For information on classification, read the documents MM - Classification and MM - Characteristics.

Caution Caution

Support for summarization by classification is likely to be withdrawn in the medium-term. Use summarization using master data characteristics instead. Projects activated for summarization using classification can be converted to classification using master data fields by means of program RCJCLMIG which you run in the Project System IMG. For more information, go to the Project System IMG and choose Start of the navigation path Information System Next navigation step Responsibility Accounting End of the navigation path .

End of the caution.

Features

Project summarization includes the following functions:

  • Budget and structure plan values

    You can summarize budget and structure plan values independently of cost elements.

  • Network activities and activity elements

  • Header-assigned networks are summarized using class type 13. If you set the appropriate indicator in customizing, header-assigned networks are automatically classified for summarization.

  • Activity-assigned networks are classified using class type 14.

  • Orders for the project

    The project summarization includes only the plan values for appended orders.

  • Evaluation

    You can use the dynamic data-recall facility to produce flexible evaluations.

  • You can evaluate summarized data from different points of view.