Opening

Opening SAP projects/PSP elements

For contracts for (research) projects or services of CHF 10,000 or more, you need a separate SAP project with a WBS element. You can apply for this online in ETHIS *: Finances > Applications & Forms > Manage SAP projects and WBS elements. The relevant documents must be submitted for the opening (contract, budget planning, letter of approval, etc.), which are archived in the ETHIS eDossier, among other things as proof of written form in accordance with Art. 122 of the Financial Regulations.

The Finance Desk opens the required financial elements and is your point of contact.

* Exception: If the Research Contracts Office or the Grants Office of ETH Zurich is jointly responsible for issuing the contracts (cf. Research Contract Guidelines), the initiation of the opening is carried out by the respective office. In the case of ETH supplementary funding for projects and procurements, the opening is usually also initiated by the responsible internal unit (e.g. Grants Office). - In these cases, you do not need to submit an application for opening.