Integrate Cost Estimates( Code of Accounts) with Planning

HI friends,
Want to have your opinion..
Cost Estimation is done using <b>Code of Accounts</b> (COA). There is a separate development being carried out in SQL database for Cost estimation purpose, as we believe detailed Estimation is not possible in SAP PS. We want to integrate these COA with the WBS elements.
We can brought this estimation figure in PS only in summarized form. Say one cost element for one COA. Then we can do cost planning for the wbse by CJR2.
Is there any other way in which we can brought the estimated figures in the PS.
Is it advisable to have number of cost elements equal to COA.
Can the detailed estimated figures can be brought in SAP instead of in summarized form so that afterwards we can compare the actual values with the estimated figures.
Thanks

hai
U can do cost planning for entire project. U can do planning for the activities and at the WBS level. means when u plan at the activity level - the total cost will get summarized at the WBS level and project definition.
If cost planned at activity and WBS level - both cost will get summarized at WBS and Project definition level.
Assuming there r no activities - u can plan at WBS level. based on the actual posting u can compare Plan Vs Actual.
Enjoy SAP PS.
Regards
PP

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