The SAP S/4HANA Handbook for EPC Projects

Equips you with the knowledge and insights needed to successfully manage and execute complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects using the power of SAP S/4HANA. Building upon your existing knowledge of SAP solutions, this handbook provides advanced insights into EPC project management and addresses the operational challenges unique to the Engineering, Construction and Operations (EC&O) industry by connecting business processes with relevant SAP solutions. It is an essential guide enabling you to gain a deeper understanding of optimizing your project management capabilities using SAP S/4HANA. Whether you are an SAP Solution Architect in Finance, Human Resources, or Supply Chain Management, or a project manager in the EC&O industry, this book will help you understand how projects can be managed with SAP.

Introduction to EPC Projects

We begin by examining the world of EPC, EPC/M (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management), and ETO (Engineer-To-Order) projects. Looking at detailed planning, controlling, and execution solutions of EPC projects with S/4HANA Project System, CPM (Commercial Project Management), PPM (Project & Portfolio Management), S/4HANA Add-ons, SAP Cloud Solutions, and to integrate these with other engineering and project management software such as Tekla and Primavera through SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform).

Real-World Application

You will follow a construction company secure an EPC contract of a refinery upgrade project and demonstrates how SAP is used at every step of the way, from bidding to project closure. Through real-world use-cases, supported by tables and visual aids, you will find the practical solutions offered by SAP S/4HANA. The SAP S/4HANA Handbook for EPC Projects is the ultimate resource bridging theory with practical applications, offering a framework to navigate the complexities of modern project management in the EC&O industry.

What You Will Learn To

Understand project management processes with business use cases and their application in SAP

Apply detailed planning, scheduling, resource and management strategies, as well as for risk and claim managmement in large-scale projects

Master project procurement, ETO manufacturing for projects, product and service quality management and the handling of project materials, tools and equipment

Manage the design and creation of documentation and oversee change management in EPC projects

This Book is For

Project and Portfolio Managers, SAP Solution Architects and other SAP partners looking for hands-on solutions for the EC&O industry

Engineering and Construction Contractors, Engineering Consultants, and Project Management Services companies seeking business transformation with SAP tools and practices