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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 

Chapter 2 Master Data in SAP PP 

Chapter 3 Sales and Operations Planning

Chapter 4 Demand Management 

Chapter 5 Material Requirements Planning

Chapter 6 Procurement Proposals 

Chapter 7 Capacity Requirement Planning

Chapter 8 Discrete Manufacturing 

Chapter 9 Repetitive Manufacturing 

Chapter 10 Process Order Management 

Chapter 11 PPDS in S4HANA 

Chapter 12 Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) 

Chapter 13 Predictive M RP 

Chapter 14 Reporting and Analytics