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How do I create a custom WBS data model in SAP MDG, and what is in scope?
Create the WBS data model in flex mode for Project Definition, WBS, and WBS Elements. The guide uses example data model ZX and does not cover pushing flex-mode staging data to SAP S/4HANA backend PS tables.
Create the WBS data model in flex mode for Project Definition, WBS, and WBS Elements. The guide uses example data model ZX and does not cover pushing flex-mode staging data to SAP S/4HANA backend PS tables.
Create a custom SAP MDG data model for Project System in flex mode. The guide’s scope is Project Definition, WBS, and WBS Elements, using example data model ZX. It also covers the surrounding MDG setup such as search UI, single-object maintenance UI, workflow, role, and testing, but it does not describe transferring flex-mode staging data to backend PS tables.
Process flow
- Confirm prerequisites and scope.
- Understand the PS/WBS conceptual model.
- Choose flex mode.
- Create OTC ZCKPS.
- Create Data Model ZX.
- Create Type 1 Project Definition entity PSPID.
- Create Type 1 WBS Element entity POSID.
- Create supporting modeled entities for controlling area, profit center, valid-to date, company code, plant, and location as described.
MDGIMGGeneral Settings > Data Modeling > Define Business Object Type Codes
Create the business object type code, for example ZCKPS.
MDGIMGGeneral Settings > Data Modeling > Edit Data Model
Create and maintain the custom data model ZX.
MDGIMGGeneral Settings > Data Quality and Search > Search and Duplicate Check > Create Search View
Create the search view for the WBS custom model.
Referenced tables
| Object | Purpose |
|---|---|
TADIR | Repository object directory entry; relevant for transport/object ownership concepts in the related SAP ABAP guidance. |
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Related questions and keywords
Alternative questions
- How do I create a custom WBS data model in SAP MDG?
- What does the WBS custom data model guide cover?
- Does this guide use flex or reuse mode?
Possible questions
- What knowledge is required for the WBS guide?
- Do I need ABAP development skills?
- What access is required?
- What is a WBS in SAP Project System?
- What PS objects are in scope?
- What is a project definition?
- What is the MDG staging area?
- What is the difference between reuse and flex mode?
- Why does this WBS example use flex mode?