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Modules in Setup Hub (SPM)

Module-by-module listing of the setup items that Setup Hub (SPM) surfaces, with cross-references to the per-application configuration topic each item launches.

The console groups setup items into the modules listed in this topic. The modules that a system administrator sees depend on the Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) applications licensed for the instance. The order of modules shown here matches the order in which the console displays them.

Common setup

Items shared across SPM applications, including organization structure data and analytics activation.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
Define organization structureSet up business unitsDefine the top level of your organization structure with business units. SPM tables reference business units to filter and segment data automatically, drive hierarchy-based workflows and approvals, generate aligned reports, and simplify access control.
Define organization structureSet up departmentsDefine organizational subdivisions within your business units. SPM tables reference departments alongside business units to filter data, drive workflows, generate aligned reports, and simplify access control.
Reporting setupActivate performance analytics jobsActivate the Performance Analytics scheduled job that powers Project Portfolio Management (PPM) dashboards and indicators.

Demand Management

Items that configure demand management user roles, intake channels, and the demand form. Sub-modules group related items under the Demand Management module.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
Setup user rolesUsersManage users that have access to Demand Management. For more information, see Demand Management users.
Setup user rolesGroupsManage groups that have access to Demand Management. For more information, see Demand Management users.
Configure demand intake channelsService CatalogConfigure catalog items that let users submit demands through the Service Catalog. Catalog items are preconfigured for all users; edit them in Catalog Builder. For more information, see Service Catalog.
Configure demand intake channelsDemand formCustomize the demand form used by demand users. Use Form Builder to add or remove fields and adjust the layout. For more information, see Forms.
Demand managementConfigure demand playbooksReview the default demand playbooks for demand managers and demand users. Customize them in Workflow Studio to define stages, activities, approval flows, and state transitions. For more information, see Playbooks in Next Experience for Demand Management.
Demand ManagementAdvanced settingsAccess advanced Demand Management settings, including assessment metric categories used to evaluate demands. For more information, see View an assessment metric category.

Project Management

Items that configure project management, including user roles, project types, templates, schedules, and advanced settings. Sub-modules group related items under the Project Management module.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
Setup user rolesUsersManage users that have access to project management. For more information, see Project Management user roles.
Setup user rolesGroupsManage groups that have access to project management. For more information, see Project Management user roles.
Setup project typesSetup dynamic categoriesDefine dynamic categories and attributes in the Default SPM Dynamic Namespace to add custom fields, such as Boolean, Date, or Integer, to projects and other planning items. For more information, see Working with Dynamic Schema.
Setup project typesSetup form viewsCustomize the project form used by project managers and project users. Use Form Builder to add or remove fields and adjust the layout. For more information, see Configuring forms.
Setup project typesProject typesDefine project types to apply distinct workflows, approval flows, and field requirements to different categories of projects. Assign project types to specific projects, portfolios, or departments.
Project ManagementConfigure Project PlaybooksReview the default project playbooks (Project default and Stage gate default) and customize them in Workflow Studio to match your project management methodology. For more information, see Use Playbooks in Project Workspace.
Project ManagementSetup project templatesCreate reusable project templates as starting points for new projects to ensure consistency and reduce setup time. For more information, see Project templates.
Project ManagementSetup status report templatesDefine status report templates that project managers use to communicate project progress. For more information, seeStatus reports.
Project ManagementSetup project schedulesDefine working days and hours used to estimate project timelines. The default Project Management Schedule applies to all projects and does not include holidays; create custom schedules to add holidays or different working calendars. For more information, see Project Schedules.
Project ManagementAdvanced settingsAccess advanced project management settings such as budgets, forecasts, widgets, diagnostics, planning attributes, time sheet policies, and risk value matrixes. For more information, see Project Diagnostics.

Resource Management

Items that configure resource management through the Resource Management guided setup wizard.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
Resource ManagementResource Management guided setupLaunch the Resource Management guided setup to configure resource planning and allocation. The wizard walks through resource pools, capacity planning, skill definitions, and allocation settings.

Financials

Items related to system currency, fiscal calendar setup, and cost type definitions. The Financials module surfaces items directly and through the Setup fiscal calendar sub-module.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
FinancialsConfigure system currencySet the default system currency by updating the glide.system.locale system property. A blank Value field defaults to USD.
Setup fiscal calendarGenerate fiscal calendarGenerate the fiscal calendar that defines fiscal periods for fund requests and allocations. The calendar type drives funding frequency, such as monthly or quarterly, and can't change after funds have been allocated to a period.
Setup fiscal calendarReview fiscal periodsReview the years, quarters, and months created by your fiscal calendar. Each period shows start and end dates, parent period relationships, and type. Select Validate Periods to confirm the configuration.
FinancialsReview/Setup Cost type definitionsReview default cost types and create custom cost types to match your organization's financial tracking. Retain or replace the Labor cost types to keep resource management working.

Strategic Planning and Portfolio Planning

Items that configure Strategic Planning and Portfolio Planning capabilities, including the guided setup wizard and demand playbooks.

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
Strategic and Portfolio PlanningSet up Strategic Planning or Portfolio PlanningLaunch the Strategic Planning or Portfolio Planning guided setup to configure planning capabilities in your SPM environment. The wizard walks you through integrations, alignment settings, portfolio structures, and planning settings, and you can run it multiple times as your configuration needs evolve.

Enterprise-Wide Deployment

Items that govern multi-partition deployment of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).

ModuleConfiguration itemDescription
PartitionsSet up partitionsDefine data visibility boundaries for teams on the same instance. Create a partition for each function such as team, business unit, or department that requires separate access to project, demand, program, or portfolio records. For more information, see Create and configure a partition.