What is 'release stop indicator' in SAP PS - Project System?

release stop indicator - Overview

• Component: PS

• Component Name: Project System

• Description: A milestone with which the release of activities during the workflow function "Release up to release stop indicator" finishes. The activity to which the release stop indicator is assigned is the last activity released.

release stop indicator - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The Release Stop Indicator is a feature in the SAP Project System (PS) component that allows users to control the release of project documents. It is used to prevent documents from being released until certain conditions are met, such as the completion of a certain task or the approval of a certain document. The Release Stop Indicator can be set for individual documents or for an entire project.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Release Stop Indicator, users must first set up the indicator in the project definition. This can be done by selecting the “Release Stop” checkbox in the project definition. Once this is done, users can then set up individual release stops for each document in the project. This can be done by selecting the “Release Stop” checkbox in the document definition. Once this is done, users can then set up individual release stops for each document in the project. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up release stops, it is important to remember that they are only effective if they are set up correctly. It is also important to remember that release stops can be overridden by users with sufficient authorization. Therefore, it is important to ensure that only authorized users have access to documents with release stops enabled. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using Release Stop