Handbook for SAP PP in S/4HANA

If you're looking to increase your knowledge of one of the core modules of SAP S/4HANA, this is the book for you. Settle in and let a long-time SAP professional guide you through the SAP Production Planning and Execution module.

Author Himanshu Goel begins by explaining the nuts and bolts of production planning in SAP S/4HANA, before delving into various manufacturing methodologies such as discrete manufacturing, repetitive manufacturing, and process industry. He'll then walk you through setting up master data such as the material master, bill of material, work center, routing, and production version. You'll then learn, step-by-step, how SAP PP processes are established from production order-based manufacturing to process order-based manufacturing.

This book explains the complex concepts of production planning and execution in a straightforward manner and makes for an invaluable guide for SAP PP users from production planners to shop floor managers and even junior/mid-level SAP PP consultants. After reading this book, you'll fully understand the concepts of SAP PP, and have insight into the latest developments in S/4HANA.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Understand master data in SAP PP
* Study production planning; i.e., SOP and demand management
* Explore discrete and repetitive manufacturing
* Acquire knowledge on Process Industry

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR

Production planners, shop floor managers, and junior or mid-level SAP PP consultants who are looking to understand the concepts of SAP PP in SAP S/4HANA.

HIMANSHU GOEL is an SAP-certified Solution Architect. He has more than 15 years of experience in designing and deploying SAP solutions primarily in production planning and execution, quality management, and plant maintenance. He’s a supply chain professional focused on solving business problems and delivering customer-centric solutions. He has worked on several large-scale, end-to-end SAP implementation and rollout projects. He authored the e-bite Introducing the Material Master in SAP S/4HANA, published by SAP Press, and has also contributed several entries on blogs.sap.com. He is quite passionate about SAP and loves all things SAP.

Chapter 1: Introduction

CHAPTER GOAL: This section introduces the three production execution methodologies made possible in SAP software, and at a high level describes what developments have happened related to discrete manufacturing in SAP S/4HANA

No of pages: 10

SUB -TOPICS :

1.1 Manufacturing Types

1.1.1 Discrete Manufacturing

1.1.2 Repetitive Manufacturing

1.1.3 Process Manufacturing

Chapter 2: Master Data

CHAPTER GOAL: This section explains the master data needed for discrete manufacturing process.

NO OF PAGES: 50

SUB - TOPICS

1. Material Master

2. BOM

3. Work Center

4. Routing

5. Production Version

CHAPTER 3: PRODUCTION PLANNING

CHAPTER GOAL: Production Planning

NO OF PAGES: 40

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Sales & Operation Planning

2. Demand Management

Chapter 4: Material Requirement Planning

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the concepts of Material Requirement Planning in SAP.

NO OF PAGES: 30

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Material Requirement Planning

2. Master Production Scheduling

3. Consumption Based Planning

Chapter 5: Production Order Management

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the production execution with Production order based manufacturing.

No of pages: 40

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Production Order

2. Goods Issue

3. Confirmation

4. Goods Receipt

Chapter 6: Repetitive Manufacturing

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the production execution with Repetitive manufacturing.

No of pages: 20

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Master data for REM

2. Production execution with REM

Chapter 7: Process Order Management

Chapter Goal: This chapter explains the production execution with Process order based manufacturing.

NO OF PAGES: 40

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Process Order

2. Goods Issue

3. Confirmation

4. Goods Receipt

CHAPTER 8: CAPACITY REQUIREMENT PLANNING

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the capacity requirement planning.

No of pages: 20

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Capacity Evaluation

2. Capacity Levelling

CHAPTER 9: REPORTS

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the important reports and tools that can be used in SAP PP

NO OF PAGES: 20

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Stock Requirement List

2. Production Order List

3. Stock List

4. Where used list

CHAPTER 10: INNOVATIONS IN S/4HANA

CHAPTER GOAL: This chapter explains the latest innovations in S/4HANA

NO OF PAGES: 40

SUB - TOPICS:

1. Demand Driven MRP

2. MRP Live

3. Predictive MRP