SAP SCM Production Planning (PP) Module Training

Duration: 20 Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive 20-hour training program provides a foundational understanding of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, a core component of SAP’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) solution. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the strategies and processes involved in production planning and execution within the SAP ERP system. The course covers everything from master data setup and demand management to material requirements planning (MRP), production order execution, and reporting. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical examples, attendees will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage and streamline manufacturing processes using SAP PP.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring SAP PP Consultants
• Supply Chain and Manufacturing Professionals
• Production Planners and Supervisors
• SAP End-Users in the manufacturing or logistics department
• IT professionals working on SAP implementation projects
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in SAP SCM

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and business processes of Production Planning in SAP.
• Confidently navigate the SAP PP module.
• Configure and manage essential Master Data, including Material Masters, BOMs, and Work Centers.
• Execute the complete production planning cycle from demand planning to order settlement.
• Understand the functionality of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Create, process, and manage production orders effectively.
• Utilize standard SAP PP reports to monitor and analyze production activities.

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of manufacturing and production planning concepts.
• Familiarity with navigation within the SAP system is beneficial but not mandatory.

SAP SCM PP – Course Table of Contents (20 Hours)

Module 1: Introduction to SAP ERP and SCM (2 Hours)

• 1.1 Overview of SAP and its Modules
• 1.2 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (SCM) within SAP
• 1.3 Core Concepts of Production Planning (PP)
• 1.4 The Production Planning Business Process Cycle
• 1.5 Navigation in the SAP PP Environment

Module 2: Master Data in Production Planning (5 Hours)

• 2.1 Material Master (PP Views)
• 2.2 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Creating, Changing, and Displaying BOMs
  • BOM Types and Item Categories
• 2.3 Work Center
  • Purpose and Structure of Work Centers
  • Formulas and Capacities
• 2.4 Routing
  • Creating and Maintaining Routings
  • Operation Details and Sequencing
• 2.5 Production Versions

Module 3: Demand Management & Planning Strategies (4 Hours)

• 3.1 Introduction to Demand Management
• 3.2 Planning Strategies for Make-to-Stock (MTS) Production
• 3.3 Planning Strategies for Make-to-Order (MTO) Production
• 3.4 Creating and Processing Planned Independent Requirements (PIRs)

Module 4: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) (4 Hours)

• 4.1 Concepts of MRP
• 4.2 Prerequisites for Running MRP
• 4.3 Executing the MRP Run (Single-item and Total Planning)
• 4.4 Analyzing the MRP Results (Stock/Requirements List)
• 4.5 Understanding MRP Control Parameters

Module 5: Production Order Execution (4 Hours)

• 5.1 The Production Order Lifecycle
• 5.2 Converting Planned Orders to Production Orders
• 5.3 Order Release and Material Staging
• 5.4 Goods Issue for Production Orders
• 5.5 Order Confirmations (Time, Quantity, Scrap)
• 5.6 Goods Receipt from Production
• 5.7 Technical Completion and Order Settlement

Module 6: Reporting and Course Wrap-up (1 Hour)

• 6.1 Standard Reporting in SAP PP
• 6.2 Production Order Information System
• 6.3 MRP and Capacity Analysis Reports
• 6.4 Q&A and Next Steps