Configuring SAP S/4HANA PP (Production Planning)

A Step-by-Step Approach to Configuring Production Processes for Maximum Efficiency

An essential for SAP consultants, business users, and professionals aiming to deepen their expertise and advance their careers. Covering foundational concepts to advanced configurations like Variant Configuration and Capacity Planning, this book provides practical insights and step-by-step instructions for optimizing production processes. With detailed explanations of integration, performance tuning, and best practices, readers will gain the skills needed to drive efficiency and customization in any production environment. Mastering these configurations will position you as a sought-after expert in SAP's dynamic production planning landscape.

This book convers the following:

Chapters:

[1] Introduction to Configuring SAP S/4HANA PP and Production Processes
[2] Configuring and Understanding Master Data in SAP S/4HANA PP
[3] Overview of Configuring Production Planning and Control in S/4HANA
[4] Integration of PP with Other SAP Modules (MM, SD, FI, CO)
[5] Navigating SAP S/4HANA PP Configuration Environment

Part II: Core Configuration for Production Planning:
In this part, you will learn how to set up essential components, such as material masters, BOMs, work centers, and routing, which are integral to production planning.

Chapters:

[6] Configuring Material Master Data for Production Planning
[7] Configuring Bill of Materials (BOM) for Efficient Production
[8] Configuring Work Centers and Resource Management
[9] Configuring Routing for Process and Production Control
[10] Configuring Production Versions

Part III: Demand and Material Planning Configuration:
This section covers detailed configuration of demand and material planning processes, including MRP and forecasting, to ensure efficient resource and production management.

Chapters:

[11] Configuring Demand Management and Planning Strategy
[12] Configuring Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Basics
[13] Configuring MRP Parameters and Planning Horizons
[14] Configuring Consumption-Based Planning and Forecasting
[15] Configuring Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
[16] Configuring Long-Term Planning for Production Optimization

Part IV: Production Order Management and Execution:
Focused on production order processes, this part guides you through setting up production scheduling profiles, order types, and managing batch processing for smooth execution.

Chapters:

[17] Configuring Detailed Scheduling and Capacity Planning
[18] Configuring Backflush, Split, and Batch Processing
[19] Setting Up Production Scheduling Profiles
[20] Configuring Production Order Types
[21] Configuring Production Order Confirmation and Release
[22] Configuring Subcontracting in PP
[23] Configuring Repetitive Manufacturing in SAP S/4HANA

Part V: Advanced Configurations and Optimization:
The final section explores advanced PP configurations, integration with APO, variant management, and optimization strategies to enhance performance in SAP S/4HANA PP.

Chapters:

[24] Configuring Kanban in SAP S/4HANA PP
[25] Configuring Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Integration
[26] Configuring Variant in Production Processes
[27] Production Execution with SAP S/4HANA Fiori Applications
[28] Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting in Production Planning
[29] Testing and Validating PP Configurations
[30] Best Practices for Configuring and Optimizing Performance in SAP S/4HANA PP