SAP Logistics Theory and Hands-on Exercises for Newbies and Students

The contents of this SAP Logistics ebook comprises of mainly two major sections:

  1. The first section explains the theory of ERP system, especially how the production / operations management is performed. These aspects have a close relationship to other modules in SAP Logistics.
  2. The second part of the book is the Labs (Hands on Exercises) section on different SAP R/3 modules. Applying the theory in context aims to give practical perspective for the work.

Content of the document is as follows:

  • Theory
    • Introduction
    • ERP System Architecture
    • MRP-2
    • Capacity Requirement Planning
    • Lot sizing decisions and ERP
    • Inventory control parameterisation
    • Scheduling and sequencing
    • Labs
  • Introduction on SAP
    • SAP R/3 General navigation
    • Example production system
    • MM – Creating parts for inventory control
    • MM – Creating Bill of Materials
    • PP – Running MPS
    • PP – Purchase orders
    • SD – Sales order
    • BAPI – An example on connecting a Java Programme to SAP R/3

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MRP Training Guide in SAP

The purpose of this SAP MRP manual is to provide guide how to create totaling and single multilevel planning and generate MRP Evaluation list as well as stock requirement list. For this purpose following list of activities are covered in detail with screenshots:

  • Total Planning – MD01
  • Single Item Multi Level Planning – MD02
  • Stock Requirement List – MD04
  • MRP List Evaluation – MD05
  • Stock Overview – MMBE

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Master Data in SAP Production Planning (PP)

Master data by definition is data that remains unchanged over an extended period of time. Master data contains information that is always used in the same way. The Master Data in SAP Production Planning Module are as follows.

  • Factory Calendar
  • Material Master
  • Resource
  • Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Production versions
  • Master recipe

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SAP BBP AS-IS & TO-BE Documents from Real Life Project

In this post you will find links to As-Is and To-Be documents from a real-life project implementation for the various modules of the following:

  • Finance & Controlling (FICO) As-Is & To-Be
  • Materials Management (MM) As-Is & To-Be
  • Sales and Distribution (SD) As-Is & To-Be
  • Production Planning (PP) As-Is & To-Be
  • Plant Maintenance (PM) As-Is & To-Be

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Master Data in SAP Production Planning (PP)

Master data by definition is data that remains unchanged over an extended period of time. Master data contains information that is always used in the same way. The Master Data in SAP Production Planning Module are as follows. Factory Calendar Material Master Resource Bills of Material (BOM) Production versions Master recipe Factory Calendar The factory …

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Enterprise Structure in SAP Production Planning (PP)

Enterprise Structure forms the hierarchy in which the various organizational units of an enterprise are arranged according to tasks and functions. The Production Planning organizational structure is as follows in SAP: Company Code Plant Storage Location Company Code in SAP PP Company code is used in order to define the organizational unit for which a …

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SAP PP User Manual: Creation of Routing [CA01]

This document provides instructions for creating routings using transaction code CA01 in SAP Production Planning module. Instructions are provided step by step with screenshots.

  • Entering required parameters in Routing Header Details
  • Entering detailed operations
  • Assignment of BOM to particular operations
  • Addition of Production Resources Tools (PRT)

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Production Process in SAP: An Overview Presentation

Besides explaining the master data associated with the production process, this document describes the key steps of the production process in SAP and the data, documents, and information associated with each step. Some highlights from the document is as follows: Types of Manufacturing Production Strategies: Make to Order, Make to Stock A Basic Production Process …

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