You can use the interface to shutdown planning with external project systems for planning and developing very big projects (for example, in the chemical industry, mineral oil industry).This interface offers the following advantages:
Universal solution for planning and executing big projects
Consistent data in both mySAP ERP and in the external project system (for example, internal project planning dates using the external system, and schedules for suppliers and service providers using mySAP ERP.
Flexible and prompt reaction to changes, such as, rescheduling, daily progress inspections, and extension of the scope of work.
The interface links mySAP ERP with external project systems (for example, Primavera P3 or MS Project).
The interface does not include middleware or external systems. We merely provide you with the Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs), which are required to map a comprehensive shutdown planning. You can find certified partners for this interface on the Internet under www.sap.com/softwarepartner.
You can use the interface as follows:
With SAP PS (Project System) and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)
With SAP PS, but without SAP PM
With SAP PM, but without SAP PS
These three scenarios allow you to map and process a project structure with any amount of levels of detail, like the example shown in the graphic.
The following graphic shows you the data exchange between mySAP ERP and an external system. For this, for example, network- or order data is exported from mySAP ERP, converted, and imported into an external project system. The data is processed, for example, scheduled, in the external system and then loaded back into mySAP ERP.
Data Exchange between mySAP ERP and External System
You can use the interface in Plant Maintenance, for example, for shutdowns, overhauls, modifications, or major repairs, in project processing, for example, for new developments for assets. The following table shows which activities are performed by mySAP ERP and which are performed by an external project system:
SAP PS and SAP PM Implemented |
Only SAP PM Implemented |
Data Exchange |
External Project System |
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Creation of a project or of a worklist |
Creation of a worklist |
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Transfer of the project structure or of the worklist |
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Extension of the worklist by newly-identified activities |
Extension of the worklist by newly-identified activities |
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Detailed planning |
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Cost planning, budgeting, material planning, procurement |
Minimal cost planning and budgeting |
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Creation of different versions/ what-if analyses |
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Coordination of the agreed project |
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Agreed project version |
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Confirmation of the work progress, input of new activities |
Confirmation of the work progress, input of new activities |
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Project update / progress inspection |
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Constant changing of the detailed data |
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Project completion and project analysis (for example, cost analysis) |
Project completion and project analysis (for example, cost analysis) |
Project completion and project analysis (for example, progress inspection) |
The interface for shutdown planning with external project systems is controlled by BAPIs.The BAPIs belong to the following packages:
Notifications: IWOP
Orders: IWO_BAPI_EX
You can obtain a downgrade of this BAPI for releases before SAP R/3 Enterprise Core 4.70 from the SAP Service Marketplace at service.sap.com.