What is portfolio item staffing in SAP PPM-PFM - Portfolio Management?

SAP Term: portfolio item staffing

• Component: PPM-PFM

• Component Name: Portfolio Management

• Description: The process of defining portfolio item resource requirements and managing the resources. Portfolio item staffing includes defining roles, requesting candidates, searching for candidates, and assigning candidates to roles.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Portfolio item staffing is a feature of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM-PFM) that allows users to assign resources to portfolio items. This feature enables users to track the resources assigned to each portfolio item, as well as the cost associated with those resources. It also allows users to plan and manage resource utilization across multiple projects. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use portfolio item staffing, users must first create a portfolio item in the PPM-PFM system. Once the portfolio item is created, users can assign resources to it by selecting the “Staffing” tab in the portfolio item details page. From there, users can select the resources they want to assign and enter the associated cost information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning resources to a portfolio item, it is important to consider the cost associated with each resource. This will help ensure that the project stays within budget and that resources are allocated efficiently. Additionally, it is important to consider the skills and experience of each resource when assigning them to a portfolio item. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on portfolio item staffing, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on PPM-PFM Portfolio Management. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.