The SAP S/4HANA Production Planning & Manufacturing Academy Part I course is an in-depth training program designed for professionals aiming to master production planning and manufacturing processes within the SAP S/4HANA environment.
Key Topics Covered:
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Master Data Management:
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Production Planning Fundamentals:
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Supply chain planning, production planning, and demand management.
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Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its advanced functions.
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Advanced BOM and Routing:
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Demand-Driven Replenishment:
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Integration with SAP S/4HANA:
By the end of this course, learners will have developed the skills necessary to manage and optimize production planning and manufacturing processes effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies in their organizations.
Course Prerequisites
To make the most of the TS421 course, the following prerequisites are recommended:
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Basic Understanding: Knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes.
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Supply Chain Management: Familiarity with general supply chain management concepts.
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SAP Navigation: Experience with SAP navigation and basic system functionalities. Completion of a foundational SAP course (e.g., SAP01 - SAP Overview) is helpful.
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Introductory SAP S/4HANA Course: For those without prior SAP experience, completing an introductory course like SAP S/4HANA Overview (S4H00) is recommended.
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Background in Materials Management: Beneficial but not strictly necessary.
These prerequisites ensure that participants can effectively engage with course content and apply their knowledge to practical scenarios.
Target Audience
The TS421 course is designed for a range of professionals involved in production planning and manufacturing within an SAP S/4HANA environment:
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SAP Consultants: Specializing in Production Planning and Manufacturing.
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Production Planners and Analysts.
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Supply Chain Managers.
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Manufacturing Engineers.
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ERP System Analysts.
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SAP S/4HANA Project Team Members.
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Operations Managers and Production Supervisors.
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Demand Planners and Material Managers.
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Production IT Support Staff.
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Process Improvement Specialists.
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Inventory and Warehouse Professionals.
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Master Data Analysts.
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Business Analysts: Focusing on manufacturing sectors.
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IT Professionals: Expanding expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning.
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Professionals Transitioning: Into production planning roles within SAP S/4HANA environments.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to SAP PP
2. Master Data in SAP PP
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Material Master
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Bill of Materials (BOM)
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Work Centers
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Routing
3. Demand Management
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Understanding demand management
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Planning strategies in SAP PP
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Configuring and using Planning Strategies
4. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
5. Capacity Planning
6. Production Orders
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Creation of Production Orders
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Order Confirmation and Status Management
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Production Order Release and Scheduling
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Order Settlement and Closing
7. Shop Floor Control
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Overview of Shop Floor Control
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Production Order Execution
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Goods Issue and Goods Receipt in Shop Floor Control
8. Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI)
9. Repetitive Manufacturing
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Overview of Repetitive Manufacturing
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Configuring Repetitive Manufacturing
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Production Versions and Backflushing
10. Integration with Other Modules
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Integration with SAP MM (Materials Management)
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Integration with SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
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Integration with SAP QM (Quality Management)
11. Reporting and Analytics
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Reporting tools in SAP PP
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Production Planning Reports
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Analyzing production performance
12. Advanced Topics