What is 'apportioned order' in SAP PS - Project System?

apportioned order - Overview

• Component: PS

• Component Name: Project System

• Description: An order assigned to a project. Its planned costs increase the assigned value actual costs + commitment in the relevant WBS element. If the assigned values for the order exceed the planned costs, the system records them, instead of the planned costs, in the WBS element.

apportioned order - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An apportioned order is a type of order in the SAP Project System (PS) component. It is used to divide a project into smaller parts and assign them to different resources. The apportioned order is used to manage the project's budget, resources, and timeline. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an apportioned order, you must first create a project in the PS component. Once the project is created, you can create an apportioned order for it. You can assign resources to the apportioned order and set a budget for it. You can also set a timeline for the completion of the apportioned order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an apportioned order, it is important to ensure that the budget and timeline are realistic and achievable. It is also important to ensure that the resources assigned to the apportioned order are capable of completing it within the given timeline. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing apportioned orders in SAP PS, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.