What is claim in SAP PS - Project System?

SAP Term: claim

• Component: PS

• Component Name: Project System

• Description: A claim documents a variance from plan, for example, in regards to dates or costs. The following information is the most important: Cause of the variance Person or group responsible Actions or tasks initiated because of the variance You create a claim to document variances caused by: A vendor or customer. The claim is directed at the vendor or customer claim against customer or vendor. Another person or group, but for which you are held responsible claim by customer or vendor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A claim in SAP Project System (PS) is a request for additional funds or resources to complete a project. It is used to document the need for additional resources and to track the progress of the request. The claim can be approved or rejected by the project manager or other responsible personnel. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to create a claim, the user must first enter the project number and select the “Claim” option from the menu. The user then enters the details of the claim, such as the amount requested, the reason for the request, and any supporting documents. Once all of the information is entered, the user can submit the claim for approval. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a claim, it is important to provide as much detail as possible in order to ensure that it is approved quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all claims in order to ensure that they are processed in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on claims in SAP PS, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.