Hello, I need some guidance on how to post project costs to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in SAP without using a Project Management Office (PMO) or cost center. I am currently using CJ9CS to reconcile planned costs with actual costs for specific periods. Recently, there was a request to update planned costs in SAP to align with actual costs for periods 1-6. When I enter the project number and relevant periods into CJ9CS, it is meant to adjust the planned costs to match the actual costs. However, I am encountering a warning message indicating that certain costs, such as those related to PMOs, cannot be changed as SAP considers them 'secondary' costs. From my research, it seems that the issue lies in the way PMO costs are treated. If there was a way for me to directly input time against the project without involving a PMO, I believe this problem could be resolved. I do not have access to the IMG and am only an end user. I apologize if this is not the correct section for my query. Thank you.
In order to accurately reflect actual costs in the project management office (PMO), it is essential to confirm planned costs through a PM confirmation and goods movement process. It is important to settle the actuals to the project in order to maintain accuracy. Making changes to planned costs in SAP after orders are released is not feasible, as the estimated amount is a commitment to expenditure. If you have a query regarding cost posting to a project, more details such as goods movements and time confirmations would be helpful.
Hey there! Your issue seems to stem from SAP's classification of PMO cost as 'secondary.' Unfortunately, as an end user, your options might be a bit limited without access to the IMG. However, I would suggest exploring CJ40. This transaction code allows you to update plan costs directly at the WBS element level. It's not as automated as CJ9CS, but it could circumvent your issue with PMO costs. Of course, communicate with your SAP admin or support team before making changes, as such adjustments could have ripple effects.
Hi there, your issue seems quite complex but I have a few insights you might find useful. Based on your explanation, this issue could be related to the settings that define how SAP treats PMO costs. As you've identified, these costs are typically treated as secondary. However, you may be able to bypass this by assigning costs directly to the WBS. Have you tried using CJ40 or CJ20N? They both allow you to input planned costs directly onto the WBS. It may be a more tedious process if you have a lot of cost elements, but for the time being this might solve your problem. Also, if possible, please collaborate closely with your controlling department or SAP consultant. They could provide further guidance or change the settings if necessary. Let me know if you've tried this or if this helps!
It seems you're experiencing a fairly common issue with SAP WBS. Here's a suggestion that might help: If you can't use PMOs or cost centers, consider using a Network Order or Internal Order to post your costs. This gives you the capacity to directly assign the project-specific expenses. Once this is done, you can settle these costs to your WBS element via transaction code KO88 for Internal Order or CJI3 for Network Order. Always remember to regularly run the settlement processes so that the expenses reflect on your WBS element. Since you're an end user and not a configuration specialist, you might want to seek the assistance of your system admin or SAP consultant for detailed instructions. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Answer: To post project costs directly to a WBS in SAP without PMO or cost center involvement, you may need to explore options for adjusting planned costs to align with actual costs within the CJ9CS transaction.
Answer: Answer: The warning message you are receiving may be related to SAP treating certain costs, such as PMO-related expenses, as 'secondary' costs that cannot be changed directly. This issue might be due to how PMO costs are handled within the system.
Answer: Answer: If you are facing challenges with PMO-related costs, there may be a way to resolve the issue by finding a method to input time directly against the project without requiring PMO intervention. This could potentially help in adjusting planned costs to match actual costs more effectively.
Answer: Answer: As an end user without access to the IMG, it may be helpful to collaborate with SAP administrators or consultants to explore alternative solutions for updating planned costs
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