Copy project description (defined in WBS Level 2) automatically to activity

Hi Gurus,
How to copy project description (defined in WBS Level 2) automatically to activity name/description?
For example:
WBS element (Level 2): "Telephone System Replacement"
When create a new Activity, the description will be: "Telephone System - xxxxxxxx"
The first 16 characters "Telephone System" from the WBS Level 2 are automatically populated to Activity Short Text field.
How to realize that?
Thanks.
JM

>
Virendra Pal wrote:
> you can use substitution rule
> transaction OPSN
> check out the standard substitution fields available
> if not you can always use an exit in substitution
>
> In the project profile enter this substitution and check the auto box
>
> This then on save will carry out substitution - use Intermediate save button and then add or replace the xxxxxxx
>
> Edited by: Virendra Pal on Nov 27, 2009 12:26 PM
Thanks Virendra!
I am new to PS, could you please explain in more detail?
In OPSN, I am not sure which one to choose: Network Header or Network Activity, for my case. Looks like there are no standard substitution fields available. Could you please check it out for me? If no, how to use an exit? Is this exit the same as a user exit used for enhancement?
Sorry, so many question marks. You help will be greatly appreciated!
JM

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