What is severity in SAP PPM-PRO - Project Management?

SAP Term: severity

• Component: PPM-PRO

• Component Name: Project Management

• Description: The weighting used to arrange threshold values according to their priority. Threshold values are evaluated with descending severity. If the threshold value requirements are met, the severity can be assigned an icon.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Severity is a term used in SAP PPM-PRO Project Management to describe the importance of an issue or task. It is used to prioritize tasks and issues, and can range from low to high. Low severity tasks are those that are not urgent and can be completed at a later time, while high severity tasks are those that require immediate attention. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a task or issue in SAP PPM-PRO Project Management, the user can assign a severity level to it. This will help prioritize the task or issue and ensure that it is addressed in a timely manner. The user can also use the severity level to determine which tasks or issues should be completed first. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a severity level to a task or issue, it is important to consider the impact of not completing the task or issue on time. If the task or issue has a high impact on the project, then it should be assigned a higher severity level. Additionally, if the task or issue is time-sensitive, then it should also be assigned a higher severity level. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Severity levels are often used in conjunction with other project management tools such as deadlines and milestones. By combining these tools, users can ensure that tasks and issues are completed on time and with minimal disruption to the project. Additionally, users can use severity levels to track progress on tasks and issues over time.