Get a profound introduction to the functions, usage, and customization of production planning with SAP APO-PP/DS. The authors teach you, step-by-step, how to use the central functions of APO-PP/DS and everything you need to know to optimally set up data exchange using APO Core Interface (CIF), including extensive details on APO master data. In addition, readers learn how to use the central planning and analysis tools as well as how to create a finite production plan. The robust appendix, which includes menu paths, SAP notes, and heuristics, is guaranteed to be an invaluable reference. Based on SAP APO 5.0, this book is equally relevant for users of older releases.

Highlights

• Overview of Production Planning with ECC and APO-PP/DS
• APO Core Interface: Customizing, Transferring Master and Transaction Data, CIF Monitoring
• Master Data
• Basic Functions of Production Planning: Requirements, Planning Process, Heuristics, Fixing, Scheduling, Pegging
• Tools: Order Views, Planning Boards, PP/DS Optimizer, Alert Monitor
• Advanced Processes in APO-PP/DS: Finite Planning, Setup Optimization, CTP, Material Flow, Multiresource Planning
• Appendix: SAP Notes, Menu Paths, Heuristics

About the Author(s)

Dr. Jochen Balla is a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Bochum, Germany. Prior to that he worked for six years as a training course instructor in the areas of SAP PP, APO-PP/DS, and APO-CIF at SAP AG.

Dr. Frank Layer works as a training consultant in the area of customer and partner trainings at SAP AG. The focus of his work lies on production planning (SAP APO-PP/DS and ECC-MRP).

Table of Contents

1. An Overview of Planning with mySAP SCM ... 17
... 1.1 mySAP SCM ... 17
... 1.2 SAP APO ... 19

2. An Overview of Production Planning with ECC and APO-PP/DS ... 23
... 2.1 Production Planning Functions ... 23
... 2.2 Advanced Production Planning with APO-PP/DS ... 32
... 2.3 Planning in APO and Execution in ECC ... 44

3. The APO Core Interface ... 45
... 3.1 Design of the CIF ... 45
... 3.2 The Principle of Master Data Transfer ... 58
... 3.3 The Principle of Transaction Data Transfer ... 83
... 3.4 CIF Monitoring ... 90

4. Master Data ... 99
... 4.1 Mapping Principle ... 99
... 4.2 Locations ... 100
... 4.3 Products ... 107
... 4.4 Resources ... 113
... 4.5 Production Data Structures and Production Process Models ... 116
... 4.6 Mass Changes to APO Master Data ... 123

5. Basic Functions of Production Planning ... 125
... 5.1 Basic Settings ... 125
... 5.2 Independent Requirements ... 131
... 5.3 The Planning Procedure ... 145
... 5.4 Heuristics ... 153
... 5.5 Example of a Complete Planning Run ... 162
... 5.6 Firming ... 164
... 5.7 Net Requirements Calculation and Lot Sizes ... 168
... 5.8 Determining the Supply Source ... 172
... 5.9 Scheduling ... 176
... 5.10 Pegging ... 188
... 5.11 Setup Times in Planning ... 194
... 5.12 Product Interchangeability (as of APO 4.0) ... 197
... 5.13 Executing Planning in ECC ... 199

6. Tools to Evaluate and Process Planning ... 201
... 6.1 Order Views ... 201
... 6.2 Product Planning Table ... 206
... 6.3 Product Overview ... 211
... 6.4 Detailed Scheduling Planning Board ... 214
... 6.5 Resource Planning Table ... 232
... 6.6 PP/DS Optimizer ... 235
... 6.7 Alert Monitor ... 243

7. Advanced Processes in APO-PP/DS ... 249
... 7.1 Finite Planning with the Planning Run ... 250
... 7.2 Setup-Optimal Sequencing with the PP/DS Optimizer ... 263
... 7.3 Capable-to-Promise (CTP) ... 272
... 7.4 Planned Material Flow ... 280
... 7.5 Multi-Resource Planning with the Wave Algorithm ... 286

Appendix ... 295
... A Menu Paths ... 295
... B SAP Notes on APO-PP/DS ... 307
... C Heuristics ... 315
... D Authors ... 325

Index ... 327