|| What will I learn?

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the SAP PP module, including its functionalities, integration with other SAP modules, and role in production planning and execution.
  • Gain proficiency in key production planning processes such as demand management, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, production order management, and shop floor control.
  • Learn to create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP, including single-level and multi-level BOMs, variant configuration, and BOM explosion for materials planning.
  • Understand the concept of routings and work centers in SAP PP, and learn how to define routing operations, work centers, work center capacities, and scheduling parameters.
  • Acquire skills in shop floor control processes, including production order creation, release, confirmation, goods issue, goods receipt, and order settlement, ensuring efficient execution of production activities.
  • Learn how to perform capacity planning and scheduling in SAP PP, including finite and infinite capacity planning, scheduling algorithms, and capacity leveling techniques to optimize resource utilization.
  • Understand the importance of master data in SAP PP, including material master, work center master, routing master, production version, and production scheduling profile, and learn how to maintain master data integrity.

|| What will I learn?

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the SAP PP module, including its functionalities, integration with other SAP modules, and role in production planning and execution.
  • Gain proficiency in key production planning processes such as demand management, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, production order management, and shop floor control.
  • Learn to create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP, including single-level and multi-level BOMs, variant configuration, and BOM explosion for materials planning.
  • Understand the concept of routings and work centers in SAP PP, and learn how to define routing operations, work centers, work center capacities, and scheduling parameters.
  • Acquire skills in shop floor control processes, including production order creation, release, confirmation, goods issue, goods receipt, and order settlement, ensuring efficient execution of production activities.
  • Learn how to perform capacity planning and scheduling in SAP PP, including finite and infinite capacity planning, scheduling algorithms, and capacity leveling techniques to optimize resource utilization.
  • Understand the importance of master data in SAP PP, including material master, work center master, routing master, production version, and production scheduling profile, and learn how to maintain master data integrity.

|| Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with SAP software concepts is recommended

|| Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with SAP software concepts is recommended

    • Introduction to SAP PP:
    • Overview of SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and its modules
    • Introduction to SAP PP and its role in production planning and manufacturing
    • Importance of SAP PP in modern businesses and its integration with other SAP modules


    • Master Data in SAP PP:
    • Configuration of master data such as material master, bill of materials (BOM), and work center
    • Routing and operations: Defining production sequences, work steps, and resource requirements
    • Production version management: Creating and maintaining different versions of BOMs and routings


    • Production Planning Strategies:
    • Make-to-stock (MTS), make-to-order (MTO), and engineer-to-order (ETO) production strategies
    • Production planning methods: MRP (Material Requirements Planning), MPS (Master Production Scheduling), and capacity planning
    • Long-term, midterm, and short-term production planning horizons


    • Material Requirements Planning (MRP):
    • Overview of MRP process: Planning file entries, planning run, and MRP results evaluation
    • MRP types: Regenerative planning, net change planning, and planning with planning time fences
    • Handling MRP exceptions and managing planning parameters


    • Capacity Planning and Scheduling:
    • Capacity requirements planning (CRP): Capacity leveling, finite capacity scheduling, and overload analysis
    • Shop floor scheduling techniques: Backward scheduling, forward scheduling, and lead time calculation
    • Capacity optimization and resource leveling strategies


    • Production Orders and Shop Floor Control:
    • Creating and managing production orders for discrete manufacturing processes
    • Order release, confirmation, and goods receipt processes
    • Shop floor data collection (SFDC) and production order reporting


    • Production Planning for Process Industries:
    • Batch management: Planning and execution of batch processes, batch determination, and batch classification
    • Process orders: Creating and managing process orders for continuous manufacturing processes
    • Process integration with other SAP modules such as Quality Management (QM) and Plant Maintenance (PM)


    • Production Costing and Controlling:
    • Cost estimation and costing variants for production orders and materials
    • Actual costing with material ledger: Calculating actual production costs based on actual consumption and activities
    • Controlling production costs through variance analysis and cost object controlling


    • Integration with Other SAP Modules:
    • Integration points with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Finance (FI)
    • Data flows between SAP PP and other functional areas of the organization
    • Ensuring consistency and integrity of data across integrated SAP modules


    • Lean Manufacturing and Production Efficiency:
    • Overview of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
    • Value stream mapping (VSM) and waste identification in production processes
    • Continuous improvement initiatives: Kaizen, 5S, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)


    • Production Planning Best Practices and Optimization:
    • Industry best practices for SAP PP implementation and configuration
    • Optimization techniques for production planning and scheduling
    • Demand-driven production planning and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing concepts


    • Legal and Compliance Aspects:
    • Compliance with production and manufacturing regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations
    • Data privacy and protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their implications for production data
    • Ensuring security and auditability of SAP PP processes and data


    • Case Studies and Practical Exercises:
    • Real-world examples and case studies demonstrating SAP PP implementation and usage in organizations
    • Hands-on exercises and simulations to reinforce concepts and techniques learned in the course
    • Group projects to apply SAP PP knowledge to solve production planning and manufacturing challenges


    • Certification Preparation:
    • Preparation for SAP PP certification exams such as the SAP Certified Application Associate - Production Planning & Manufacturing with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP7

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|| Frequently asked question

SAP PP, or Production Planning, is a module within the SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that supports production planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring processes in manufacturing environments. It helps organizations optimize production processes, manage resources, and meet customer demand efficiently.

SAP PP training courses are suitable for production planners, production managers, manufacturing engineers, SAP consultants, and anyone involved in production planning and control functions within organizations.

Yes, there are numerous online platforms and training providers offering SAP PP training courses in both self-paced and instructor-led formats. These courses may include video lectures, hands-on exercises, practice projects, and access to SAP systems for practical learning.

Many SAP PP training courses offer certificates of completion, which can demonstrate your proficiency in SAP PP to potential employers or clients. Some courses may also prepare you for SAP certification exams, such as the SAP Certified Application Associate - Production Planning & Manufacturing certification.

Yes, completing an SAP PP training course equips you with the skills needed to implement, configure, and use SAP PP solutions in real-world production planning projects within organizations. These skills are valuable for production planners, manufacturing engineers, and SAP consultants involved in SAP PP system implementations, upgrades, and support. Continuing to learn and stay updated with SAP PP best practices and updates is essential for success in this field.

It can motivate professionals to do better in jobs, enhance skills and get more benefits. SAP professionals with certification may get appreciation and more reputation within the company as coworkers may consider these certified specialists as knowledgeable and analytical in the IT companies.

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