December 19, 2024
The UCM Plan Enhancement project team is making significant strides in improving data management, reporting capabilities, and system efficiency. Below are key updates as the project progresses:
Project Rollout Timeline:
- The UCM Plan enhancements will go live in late March 2025.
- Training sessions on specialized topics will begin in February 2025.
- SmartView training videos and additional UCM Plan materials will be available via UC Learning Center (UCLC) in early Spring 2025.
Decoupling of the EPM Projects Cube from Oracle PPM
To improve efficiency, enhance data accuracy, and streamline processes based on user feedback:
- PPM project budgeting will transition entirely to the Oracle PPM module, managed by the PPFM team, at the task and award level (replacing UCM Plan). More details will follow in early Spring 2025.
- Task-level budget and actual details will no longer be accessible via the EPM Projects Cube (in SmartView). Instead, this data will remain available through:
- Standard Oracle Fusion Project Reports (PPM Subledger)
- New Report(s) currently under development.
- Project-level budget and actuals will continue to be available via the Financial Reporting (FINR) Cube within UCM Plan (GL-account level) via canned reports and SmartView.
For the latest developments as we approach the March go-live date, visit the UCM Plan Enhancement website. For questions, email us at dofa@ucmerced.edu, and a member of the project team will assist you.
