Customization in KPI Creation Screen

Question

Hi All,
I saw in a SAP SSM 7.0  document that it is possible to create new fields in SSM screens ( for example a field in the KPI or Objective Creation Screen )
It seemed  not easy to do , but we will need to make it in a customer
Some doubts :
1) Is this possible im version 7.5 ( as described for 7.0 ) ?
2) If possible :
   2.1)  Is it an easy development or involves HTML and Java programming ?
   2.2)  when we apply a SP or Hotfix this kind of customization remains Ok or need to be done again ?
  Regards,
     Alfred

Answer 1

Alfred,
Customization is possible in SSM, the amount of effort and complexity will depend upon what you are looking to add. Especially with Objectives and KPIs there are a number of dependencies that have to be carefully thought out as well, which could mean customizations in several areas to have them properly display in all areas of the application.
I am assuming that you were looking at the How to Guide for customizing SSM for 7.0
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/2084bbaf-061d-2c10-a896-f828d88cfa06
The customization in this guide was regarding adding an additional Comments field for the KPI details area. This is a relatively simple customization since it would only need to show up in the KPI Details section and the Operational Reviews. It is sort of self-contained, so to speak. Other customizations that would have data associated would need to have a number of other areas in the application - columns in the Scorecard Overview area, as example and thus much more complex.
All customizations would have to be noted and backed up before applying a Service Pack and then reapplied after the installation of the Service Pack.
I would recommend using an experienced consultant for more complex customizations. You'll get to success more quickly.
Regards,
Bob
Edited by: Bob McGlynn on Nov 30, 2010 8:08 AM