This post is regarding the functionality of ECP in sap ps.
Below we will highlight – Costing & PR creation from Easy Cost Planning – SAP PS
STEP1 – Creation of Characteristics
- Create characteristics, transaction CT04.
- In my case, I have created 3, as below.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR1.png?resize=730%2C665&ssl=1)
STEP 2 – Creation of Costing Model
- Run transaction CKCM, enter the controlling area
- Press the create button, enter text.
- The first point will be adding characteristics, as below
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR2.png?resize=730%2C439&ssl=1)
- Char’s will appear as in “Structure the model entry screen”
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR3.png?resize=624%2C763&ssl=1)
- Click on “Define the derivation rules(template)” below screen will appear
- Here I have added 3 materials, with Characteristics added under Column “Quantity”
- The intention is to use a planning form for quantity declaration of the materials
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR4.png?resize=730%2C428&ssl=1)
STEP 3 – ECP in CJ20N for Costing and PR Generation
- Go to CJ20N, open the project
- Select WBSE & click on the button as highlighted below for ECP, as shown below
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR5.png?resize=730%2C415&ssl=1)
- Create Cost estimate screen will appear, after mentioning Costing variant
- Press enter or select the “Create Cost estimate” button.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR6.png?resize=730%2C682&ssl=1)
- As in the below screen, opt WBSE & Press “Planning form” Button
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR7.png?resize=730%2C256&ssl=1)
- Below screen will appear, here choose costing model
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR8.png?resize=730%2C305&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR9.png?resize=730%2C512&ssl=1)
- After choosing the costing model, press show/hide item views, below screen will appear
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR10.png?resize=730%2C374&ssl=1)
- As in the below screen, I have entered the quantity for 3 materials (characteristic as defined and linked to the quantity field of the materials)
- Estimate will be calculated accordingly, as below
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR11-1.png?w=730&ssl=1)
- Press the back button & save the estimate.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR12.png?resize=730%2C353&ssl=1)
- Again follow the same steps, enter the estimate through CJ20N, after selecting WBSE, you will a new button of “Show Execution Services”
- In this case we will use it to generate PR
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR13.png?resize=730%2C364&ssl=1)
- As below, I have opted Purchase Req. in Execution services
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR14.png?resize=730%2C357&ssl=1)
- Select the materials and press the “Post” button, PR will be generated as below.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR15.png?resize=730%2C331&ssl=1)
- Reports as below to SHOW Planned cost & Commitment Cost
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.erpqna.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PR16.png?resize=730%2C413&ssl=1)