SAP PP (Production Planning)

Master the art of streamlining manufacturing workflows and optimizing resource utilization through SAP’s powerful planning tools. This course empowers you to synchronize demand with production capacity for maximum operational efficiency.

Duration

2 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

Welcome to the SAP PP course: Production Planning. SAP PP is a module within the SAP ERP system that enables organizations to plan, execute, and control their production processes. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of SAP PP and equip you with the skills to effectively manage production planning, material requirements planning, shop floor control, and reporting using the SAP system.

Learning Objectives

Identify the core components of SAP PP and how they integrate with Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD).
Configure and maintain essential data records, including work centers, routing, and bill of materials, to ensure accurate production cycles.
Execute advanced Material Requirements Planning (MRP) runs to automate procurement proposals and balance supply with demand.
Manage the full lifecycle of a production order, from initial creation and scheduling to final goods movement and confirmation.
Implement capacity leveling and resource allocation strategies to minimize bottlenecks on the shop floor.
Analyze production performance using specialized reporting tools and KPIs to optimize manufacturing output and efficiency.

Course Outline

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to SAP PP
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of SAP PP
- Exploring the SAP PP module and its components
- Navigating the SAP PP user interface and navigation
- Overview of production planning processes
Module 2: Master Data in SAP PP
- Managing master data in SAP PP
- Configuring material master data and bill of materials (BOM)
- Defining work centers and routing
- Utilizing production versions and variants
Module 3: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Performing sales and operations planning in SAP PP
- Configuring planning scenarios and strategies
- Managing demand and supply balancing
- Utilizing aggregate production planning
Module 4: Demand Management and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Managing demand planning and forecasting
- Configuring material requirements planning (MRP)
- Performing MRP runs and generating procurement proposals
- Utilizing MRP evaluation and exception messages
Module 5: Production Order Management
- Creating and managing production orders in SAP PP
- Configuring order types, scheduling parameters, and capacity planning
- Tracking and controlling production order progress
- Performing order confirmations and goods movements
Module 6: Shop Floor Control
- Managing shop floor operations in SAP PP
- Utilizing production order scheduling and sequencing
- Monitoring shop floor activities and status
- Performing capacity leveling and resource allocation
Module 7: Production Planning for Process Industries
- Understanding production planning in process industries
- Configuring process order management and recipe management
- Performing batch management and yield analysis
- Utilizing process order confirmations and goods movements
Module 8: Production Reporting and Analysis
- Utilizing reporting and analytics features in SAP PP
- Generating production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Analyzing production data and performance
- Creating custom reports and dashboards
Module 9: Integration with Other SAP Modules
- Integrating SAP PP with other SAP modules (MM, SD, QM)
- Configuring integration points and data exchange
- Managing cross-module transactions and processes
- Utilizing integration for seamless production planning
Module 10: SAP PP Administration and Maintenance
- Managing user access and security in SAP PP
- Configuring SAP PP system settings and preferences
- Performing system updates and patch management
- Monitoring system performance and resolving issues