Production Planning

This document outlines the SAP S/4 HANA Production Execution confirmation process, specifically focusing on the implementation of scan-in and scan-out procedures using barcode scanning at various production stages.

Production Confirmation, in this SAP context, refers to the system transaction used to record the completion or progress of manufacturing operations, capturing actual production time per serial number, yield, scrap, rework quantities, and quality inspection results. The process aims to enhance traceability, improve production cost analysis accuracy, and integrate quality management feedback directly into the production workflow, primarily utilizing the Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules, with links to Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM).

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This document provides a detailed overview of Bill of Materials (BOMs) within the SAP Production Planning (PP) module. A Bill of Material (BOM) is a structured list of components and their quantities required to manufacture a product, serving as a critical master data element in production planning and costing processes. The document describes different BOM types and their usage in the PP module.

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This document serves as an end-user manual for Production Planning (PP) within SAP, specifically focusing on Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) and Demand Management (DM). SOP is a flexible forecasting and planning tool that aligns sales, production, and supply chain targets based on historical data, while Demand Management determines requirement quantities and delivery dates for finished products. This manual guides users through creating product groups, developing SOP plans, and transferring these plans to Demand Management.

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This document outlines the Long-Term Planning process within SAP, focusing on creating simulative versions of demand programs for analysis. Long-term planning allows users to create various versions of planned independent requirements (PIRs) which are then used to simulate the effect on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Capacity Planning. The document details the steps for creating inactive PIR versions, defining planning scenarios, executing MRP, and evaluating results, primarily using the Production Planning (PP) module.

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Designed for a milk producer company, this end user document outlines the Production Planning and Control process within SAP, focusing on master data, demand management, MRP, planned orders, shop floor control, goods issues/receipts, and reporting. The process integrates modules like Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP). It details the steps from setting up master data to executing production and managing inventory, supporting both ‘Make to Stock’ (MTS) and ‘Make to Order’ (MTO) production environments. Key terms include master data (foundational data like material masters, BOMs, and routings) and MRP, which is used to ensure material availability.

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This document serves as an end-user manual for the Production Planning (PP) module in SAP, specifically focused on the Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) and Demand Management (DM) processes. It provides detailed step-by-step instructions and explanations for various tasks involved in SOP and DM, such as;

• Creating and maintaining SOP plans [Tcodes MC87, ME81]
• Managing planning versions [Tcode MC78],
• Disaggregating plans from higher to lower levels [Tcode MC76],
• Transferring SOP plans to DM [Tcode MC74], and
• Maintaining planned independent requirements [MD61].

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