Course Overview

This comprehensive SAP PP (Production Planning) training course is designed to cater to both end users and implementation professionals. It covers core production planning functionalities, from managing master data and executing production processes, to customizing and integrating SAP PP with other modules.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in both using and configuring SAP PP for effective production control, reporting, and optimization within real-world manufacturing environments.

Course Outline

I. Introduction to SAP PP

• A. What is Production Planning?
• B. Role of SAP PP in Manufacturing Operations
• C. Key Features and Benefits
• D. Overview of End-User vs. Implementation Activities
• E. Integration with Other SAP Modules

II. SAP PP Master Data

• A. Material Master Data
  
  1. Material Types
  2. Bill of Materials (BOM)
  3. Work Centers and Routings
• B. Production Resources/Tools (PRT)
• C. Master Data Configuration (Implementation-Focused)
• D. Viewing and Using Master Data (End-User Focused)

III. Production Planning Basics

• A. Production Orders
  
  1. Order Types
  2. Order Creation and Release (End User)
  3. Order Components and Operations
• B. Demand Management
  
  1. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
  2. Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• C. Capacity Planning
  
  1. CRP Overview
  2. Using Capacity Reports (End User)
  3. Planning Scenarios Setup (Implementation)

IV. SAP PP Execution – End User Focus

• A. Shop Floor Control
  
  1. Order Confirmation
  2. Goods Issue & Goods Receipt
  3. Scrap and Rework Handling
• B. Batch Management
• C. Daily Transactions and Monitoring Tools
• D. Handling Production Delays and Exceptions
• E. Production Execution Using Standard SAP GUI & Fiori Apps

V. Advanced SAP PP Features

• A. Variant Configuration
• B. Engineer-to-Order (ETO) Production
• C. Make-to-Order (MTO) Production
• D. Lean Manufacturing & Kanban
• E. Special Procurement Types (e.g., Subcontracting)

VI. Reporting and Analytics

• A. Using Standard Reports and Queries (End User)
• B. SAP Business Warehouse (BW) Integration (Implementation)
• C. Custom Reporting and KPIs
• D. Real-Time Monitoring Tools (End User Focus)

VII. SAP PP End-User Training Module

• A. Navigation of SAP PP Transactions
• B. Production Order Processing Workflow
• C. Goods Movement and Inventory Adjustments
• D. Shop Floor Reporting Tools
• E. Daily Tasks and Operational Checklists
• F. Troubleshooting and User Support Tips

VIII. Integration with Other SAP Modules

• A. MM – Materials Management
• B. SD – Sales and Distribution
• C. QM – Quality Management
• D. WM – Warehouse Management
• E. PM – Plant Maintenance
  (With End-User Scenarios & Implementation Notes)

IX. Customization and Configuration (Implementation Focus)

• A. SAP Customizing Workbench
• B. Order Type Configuration and Status Management
• C. Production Version Setup
• D. Output Management
• E. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements

X. Best Practices and Optimization

• A. Standard Operating Procedures for End Users
• B. Planning and Scheduling Best Practices
• C. Performance Tuning for PP Systems
• D. Troubleshooting Common User & System Issues

XI. Case Studies and Hands-on Labs

• A. Real-World Production Scenarios
• B. Hands-on Tasks for End Users and Configurators
• C. Scenario-Based Problem Solving
• D. Transaction Practice in Training Systems (GUI/Fiori)

XII. Final Review & Certification Path

• A. Key Concepts Review
• B. End-User Knowledge Test & Q&A
• C. Implementation Assignment Option
• D. Certification Guidance (SAP Associate/Professional Levels)
• E. Course Feedback and Wrap-Up