Learn SAP PP (Production Planning) SAP PP (Production Planning) is a module of the SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software. It is one of the core modules of SAP that is designed to manage and control the production planning and execution process in manufacturing companies. SAP PP provides an integrated solution for managing all aspects of the production process, from planning and scheduling to materials management and cost accounting. It helps manufacturers to optimize their production processes, reduce costs, improve product quality, and increase efficiency. The book covers the following: 1. Introduction 1.1 Explanation of SAP PP 1.2 Benefits of learning SAP PP 2. SAP Overview 2.1 Understanding the SAP system and its architecture 2.2 Introduction to the SAP PP module 2.3 Navigation and user interface 3. Master Data 3.1 Material Master 3.2 Bill of Materials (BOM) 3.3 Work Center 3.4 Routing 4. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) 4.1 Overview of S&OP 4.2 Demand Management 4.3 Capacity Planning 4.4 Long-Term Planning 5. Production Planning 5.1 Overview of Production Planning 5.2 Material Requirements Planning (MRP) 5.3 Shop Floor Control 5.4 Production Orders 5.5 Production Scheduling 6. Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing 6.1 Overview of Repetitive Manufacturing 6.2 Overview of Discrete Manufacturing 6.3 Configuring Production Types 7. Integration with Other SAP Modules 7.1 Integration with Sales and Distribution (SD) 7.2 Integration with Materials Management (MM) 7.3 Integration with Finance and Controlling (FICO) 8. Reporting and Analytics 8.1 Overview of reporting and analytics in SAP PP 8.2 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 8.3 Production Planning Reports 9. Best Practices for SAP PP Implementation 9.1 Key considerations for SAP PP implementation 9.2 Common challenges and how to address them 9.3 Tips for successful implementation