Project Coding Mask and WBS numbering

[Former Member]

Hi,

Our project masks are Z10-XXX-XXX-XXXX-XX-XX

we are creating projects as Z10-001, Z10-002 etc

When we create a WBS element we want our 1st level WBS element should be Z10-001-001, Z10-001-002......Z10-001-999.

and our 2nd level WBS element should be Z10-001-001-0001, Z10-001-001-0002... etc..

To do this do we need to include a validation in Project profile masterdata.

Is it possible with standard customizing or do we need to write an user exit.

Please suggest me.

[virendra_pal · Accepted solution]

first thing based on your mask is that your first level will be Z10-001 etc

you should be able to use standard validation, but if not then use exit

[Former Member]

Hi Satya,

It's for your kind information that Ist Lvl. WBS should be same as Project Defination.

It's SAP Standard practice.

Project Defination = Ist Lvl WBS.

Why are you not creating the same?

Regards,

Vishal Kr. Sharma

[Former Member]

Dear Satya,

if your coding mask is Z10-XXX-XXX-XXXX-XX-XX

then u can use both numeric and character valuse.

Ideally ur project no. should be at level 1.

and WBS element should be Z10-001-001, Z10-001-002......Z10-001-999. will be at level 2 .

and l WBS element Z10-001-001-0001, Z10-001-001-0002... etc.. will be at level 3.

to do this u need not make any validation.

u can make structure simlpy

regards

vivek tripathi

Edited by: vivek tripathi on Oct 7, 2008 6:34 AM

[Former Member]

If i understood ur issue correctly to get 1st level WBS element as Z10-001-001 ur coding mask should be "Z10-000-000-0000-00-00". Means u should use numerical charecters instead of alphanumarical character.

Let me know if u need futher clarification.

Venkat