Introduction
In today’s dynamic financial environment, efficient reporting
is crucial for informed decision-making and strategic project control.
If you're utilizing SAP PS (Project Systems), having access to detailed
financial reporting tools can significantly streamline operations.
Revenues and Earnings Reports
Hierarchical Reports
Efficient financial management begins with understanding
the structure of revenues and earnings. Here are key hierarchical reports:
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S_ALR_87013562 – Annual Overview: Provides a comprehensive
yearly financial summary.
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S_ALR_87013563 – Structure: Displays the financial
structure within projects.
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S_ALR_87013564 – Plan/Actual/Variance: Highlights
the variance between planned and actual figures.
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S_ALR_87013565 – Planned Contribution Margin: Calculates
the expected profitability.
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S_ALR_87013566 – Actual Contribution Margin: Tracks
real-time profitability.
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S_ALR_87013567 – Quotation/Order/Plan/Actual: Compares
different financial stages.
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S_ALR_87013568 – Project Results: Summarizes overall
project financial outcomes.
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S_ALR_87013569 – Incoming Orders/Balance: Monitors
orders against project balances.
By Cost Element
Analyzing by cost elements allows a deeper dive into financial
specifics:
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S_ALR_87013570 – Act/Plan/Variance Abs./% Var.:
Measures absolute and percentage variances.
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S_ALR_87013571 – Actual/Plan Comparison: Periods:
Compares financial data across different periods.
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S_ALR_87013572 – Project Results: Presents financial
results at the cost element level.
Payments Reports
Understanding cash flows is essential for project health.
The following reports provide crucial insights:
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S_ALR_87100191 – Receipts/Expenditures in Fiscal Year:
Tracks annual cash movements.
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S_ALR_87013573 – Receipts/Expenditures for all Fiscal
Years: Reviews financial performance across years.
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S_ALR_87013575 – Receipts: Monitors all income transactions.
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S_ALR_87013574 – Expenses: Keeps a check on all
outgoing payments.
Line Items Reports
Granular financial data at the line-item level provides deeper
project insights:
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CJI3 – Actual Costs/Revenues: Details actual financial
activities.
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CJI5 – Commitments: Displays project financial commitments.
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CJI4 – Plan Costs/Revenues: Summarizes planned transactions.
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CJI9 – Hierarchical Cost/Revenue Planning: Supports
structured cost/revenue forecasting.
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CJI8 – Budget: Manages project budgeting.
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CJIA – Actual Payments/Payment Commitments: Tracks
actual financial obligations.
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CJIB – Planned Payments: Shows anticipated financial
movements.
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CJIF – Results Analysis: Assists in evaluating financial
outcomes.
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CJID – Line Item Settlement: Ensures accurate financial
settlement.
Display Document Reports
Quick access to critical documents streamlines audits and
reviews:
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KSB5 – Actual Costs/Revenues: Lists real transaction
history.
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CJ3B – Budget: Focuses on project budgets.
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CJIG – Payments: Displays payment-specific documentation.
Summarization Reports
Higher-level summaries provide strategic insights into project
performance:
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S_ALR_87013576 – Overview: Project Hierarchies:
Offers a top-down financial view.
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S_ALR_87013577 – Costs/Revenues/Expenditures/Receipts:
Combines essential financial metrics into one overview.
Run Report Tools
Generate real-time and background reports for efficient project
tracking:
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CJE0 – Hierarchy Report: Instantly generates a detailed
project report.
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CJEB – Hierarchy Report in Background: Automates
report generation for later review.
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GR55 – Cost Element Report: Provides a customizable
view of cost elements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Additional PS Finance Relevant Reporting in SAP?
Additional PS Finance Relevant Reporting refers to the set
of specialized SAP PS reports designed to offer detailed financial insights
into projects, covering areas like revenues, expenses, cost elements, and
payments.
2. Which report helps in monitoring project earnings and
contribution margins?
Reports like S_ALR_87013565 (Planned Contribution Margin)
and S_ALR_87013566 (Actual Contribution Margin) are ideal for tracking
project earnings.
3. How can I track receipts and expenditures in SAP PS?
You can use S_ALR_87100191 for fiscal-year-specific tracking
and S_ALR_87013573 for reviewing all fiscal years collectively.
4. What is the purpose of Line Item Reports like CJI3?
Line Item Reports such as CJI3 provide detailed insights
into each transaction, helping in precise project accounting and auditing.
5. Can I automate financial report generation in SAP PS?
Yes, using CJEB – Hierarchy Report in Background, you can
automate the report generation process for ease and efficiency.
6. Where can I find a summarized view of project financials?
Summarization tools like S_ALR_87013576 and S_ALR_87013577
provide a comprehensive summary of all major financial metrics.
Conclusion
Mastering Additional PS Finance Relevant Reporting empowers
organizations to maintain financial accuracy, ensure compliance, and drive
better project outcomes. By leveraging the right set of tools, you can
keep your financial data transparent, actionable, and strategically aligned
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