Implementing Time Recording

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to apply critical thinking to analyze time recording methodologies within the SAP system, ensuring accurate entry and submission under daily operational conditions

Introduction

Unit Two Key Topics

Welcome to your exploration of the Time Recording (J12) process! Before we delve deep into the processes and applications involved, it's vital to build a strong foundational understanding to navigate this system effectively.

At the core of time recording is the ability to efficiently track work hours against customer or internal projects, which is fundamental for accurate project costing and billing. You'll need to be familiar with the concept of billable versus non-billable times, which allows for full accountability in environments where both types of work hours are essential for operational success.

Another crucial element is the software interface you'll be using, primarily the SAP Fiori application Manage My Timesheet. Understanding how to navigate and utilize this tool is key, as it will be your daily touchpoint for entering and managing time records. You'll also encounter other applications like My Inbox for approvals and Notify Missing Times for handling exceptions, which are integral to maintaining smooth operational workflows.

You should also comprehend the role differentiation within the system, such as the capabilities and permissions assigned to different users like project managers versus team members. This understanding is crucial for efficiently handling tasks such as booking time on behalf of others or approving time sheets.

Lastly, familiarizing yourself with settings and configurations that affect time recording, such as the Restrict Unstaffed Posting setting, will enable you to adapt the system to specific project requirements and compliance needs.

With this foundational knowledge, you are well-prepared to tackle the specific functionalities and procedural details of the Time Recording process. Enjoy your learning journey into mastering these critical aspects of project time management.

Time Recording

Time Recording Process Flow Overview

Learn how to track project hours accurately with time recording in SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This feature allows employees to log hours spent on projects, ensuring project accountability and accurate billing.

The figure demonstrates an overview of the Time Recording (J12) process flow.

The workflow integrates an external system for time recording provided by the customer with SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Employees record actual working times, which can be transferred optionally. Project managers in commercial services and line managers can submit timesheets on behalf of employees. These working times are then approved, and team utilization is analyzed. Key roles include employees, project managers, and line managers, with functionalities for maintaining customer project billing and employee central integration.

How to Access SAP S/4HANA Cloud Scope Item Process Flows and Test Scripts

  1. Navigate to SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA Cloud‎ .
  2. Select a country localization from the Version drop-down list.
  3. If necessary, select the Login icon in the upper left corner to log in.
  4. Go to the Accelerators section and, under General Documents, choose the link SAP Best Practices content library.
  5. Select the relevant scope option checkboxes to filter information and locate scope item test scripts and process flows.

Description

The Time Recording scenario provides employees with a quick entry method for recording time against customer or internal projects. In the time entry sheet, all work packages or work items assigned to the employee are visible. Non billable times can also be entered for full time accountability. Time recording on behalf of the employee and approval of time sheet entries is possible.

Key Process Steps

  • Record actual working times

  • Access time sheet on behalf of employees

  • Transfer time recordings to target components

  • Approve time sheet entries

  • Notify missing time

  • See an overview of team utilization for line managers

Benefits

  • Integrate with SuccessFactors - Employee Central natively

  • Enter times for project members in an easy and intuitive manner

  • Pre-populate work packages assigned to an employee in time sheet application for easy selection

  • Enter non-billable times

  • Ensure high quality of time sheet entries because of approval step

  • Import new employees easily

  • Interface activity-based time recording data with SAP S/4HANA via Public API

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