SAP PPM (Portfolio and Project Management)

Core Concepts

Definition

SAP PPM is a module that combines portfolio and project management functionalities to help organizations plan, manage, and evaluate large-scale projects and portfolios.

Detailed Description

SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) provides integrated project management capabilities for managing project portfolios, individual projects, resources, and budgeting. It allows organizations to align their project portfolios with business objectives, optimize resource allocation, and monitor project execution in real-time. With SAP PPM, companies can make informed decisions by analyzing project data, assessing risks, and evaluating performance metrics across all projects.

Key Features

Budgeting and Cost Management
Integration with SAP ERP and other SAP modules
Portfolio Management
Project Management
Reporting and Analytics
Resource and Capacity Planning

Common Modules

SAP CPM (Commercial Project Management)

Provides comprehensive project management capabilities focused on commercial aspects of projects.

SAP ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning system that integrates key business functions across an organization.

SAP PS (Project System)

Helps manage and support all phases of a project within SAP ERP, integrating planning, scheduling, and execution.

Popular Implementations

Construction Industry Implementation

A construction company implemented SAP PPM to manage multiple large-scale infrastructure projects, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely project completion.

IT Services Portfolio Management

An IT services firm used SAP PPM to oversee a portfolio of software development projects, aligning them with business goals and improving delivery times.