Possibility of Merging two Projects

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have come across a situation where the users have entered two projects in system for one. They entered planning data for one of them only and both projects are in execution already. There are actual costs posted.

For some time, it remained un-noticed and now I am looking for a way to clear up this mess.

Is there any way that I can "merge" these projects or get the things "in line" after this?

[Former Member]

First analyse the status of the actual costs, commitments and other integration points(assignmnet of WBS in sales order etc) with both the projects and then conclude on one project which you want to continue.Transfer all the costs and commitments to the correct one.

[Former Member]

Thanks Ravi for your response.

This was my initial thought indeed, on the basis of which I raised this query. The least that I know from your response is that it is possible to merge two projects. I have all the analysis done for both projects, please let me know how to "Transfer all the costs and commitments to the correct one."

[Former Member]

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[Former Member]

Hi,

You can use the T-code: KB11N for manual reposting of Actual cost, commitment cost and Quantity.

BR//

Rofique

[Former Member]

Yes either you can do KB11 or just use FB02, credit the project you are going to delete and debit the other project.

[Former Member]

Hi,

As mentioned in my earlier post, the way you plan to transfer the actual cost and commitments depend upon your business analysis.

Also as mentioned by the forum members, either you can transfer it as a Financial entry through FB02 or through controlling by KB11N.

In case of commitments depending upon the status of the PO, either you can change the account assignment.If some partial delivery is made, you can either short close the PO and open a new PO or use multiple account assignment for the remaining delivery and transfer the actual cost of the GR made.

[Former Member]

All solutions seemed to be working fine, its just that I faced a problem with different fiscal years. The client has already closed 2009 financially and revenues have been locked. One of the two projects was initiated in 2009, any changes in material costs would also require MM periods to be open for past postings.

The business realizes the financial impacts this activity may have and decided to leave the projects in their state, considering them as two seperate projects.

Thank you all for your responses.