What is start-finish rule in SAP PS - Project System?

SAP Term: start-finish rule

• Component: PS

• Component Name: Project System

• Description: A measuring technique for determining the percentage of completion in progress analysis. When the start-finish rule is used in progress analysis, the percentage of completion POC increases from 0% to the initial POC at the start date. When the finish date is reached, the POC is 100%. Values used in the start-finish rule are: 0 - 100: The initial POC is 0 %. 20 - 80: The initial POC is 20% 50 - 50: The initial POC is 50 % You can use the start-finish rule to estimate how the project is progressing. You must only use it to perform analyses for the whole project structure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The start-finish rule is a feature of the SAP Project System (PS) component. It is used to define the relationship between two activities in a project. The start-finish rule states that the start of one activity must be after the finish of another activity. This ensures that activities are completed in the correct order and that dependencies between activities are respected. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The start-finish rule can be used to define the relationship between two activities in a project. To do this, the user must first create two activities in the project. Then, they must select one of the activities and set its start date to be after the finish date of the other activity. This will ensure that the activities are completed in the correct order and that dependencies between them are respected. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the start-finish rule, it is important to remember that it only applies to activities within a single project. If two activities are part of different projects, then the start-finish rule does not apply and they can be completed in any order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The start-finish rule is just one of many features available in SAP Project System (PS). Other features include resource management, cost management, and reporting. For more information about these features, please refer to SAP's official documentation or contact your local SAP representative.