What is free float in SAP PS - Project System?

SAP Term: free float

• Component: PS

• Component Name: Project System

• Description: The time that an activity can be moved into the future starting from its earliest dates without affecting the earliest dates of its successor or the earliest finish date of the network. The free float must not be less than zero or greater than the total float.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Free float is a term used in the SAP Project System (PS) to describe the amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the entire project. It is calculated by subtracting the Early Start date of a task from its Late Start date. The result is the amount of time that a task can be delayed without affecting the project’s completion date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to calculate free float, you must first determine the Early Start and Late Start dates for each task in your project. The Early Start date is the earliest possible start date for a task, while the Late Start date is the latest possible start date for a task. Once you have determined these dates, you can subtract the Early Start date from the Late Start date to calculate free float. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating free float, it is important to remember that it only applies to tasks that are not dependent on other tasks. If a task is dependent on another task, then its free float will be zero. Additionally, it is important to note that free float does not take into account any resource constraints or other external factors that may affect the completion of a task. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about free float and how it can be used in SAP Project System, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Project System. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed explanations and examples of how to calculate free float in SAP Project System.