Specialty Development Consultant | Ex - Ford Business Solutions | SAP PPQM
1. Master Data Configuration Material Master: Define materials with attributes like material type, plant-specific details, and planning data. Bill of Materials (BOM): Configure BOMs to define the components needed for production. Work Centers: Set up work centers to represent locations where production activities occur. Routings: Define routings to specify the sequence of operations needed to produce a material. Production Resources/Tools (PRT): Manage tools and resources that are used during production. 2. Planning Configuration MRP (Material Requirements Planning): Set up MRP parameters, including planning strategies, lot sizing, and MRP types. Demand Management: Configure how demand is handled, including forecast and independent requirements. Production Planning Strategies: Define strategies like make-to-stock, make-to-order, and others. 3. Production Order Management Order Types: Configure different order types for production orders, including standard and special orders. Order Processing: Set up parameters for order release, scheduling, and confirmation. Work Order Execution: Define processes for work order execution and monitoring. 4. Capacity Planning Capacity Planning: Configure capacity planning tools to manage and balance production capacity across work centers. Planning Tables: Set up tables to monitor and plan capacity requirements. 5. Configuration of Production Versions Production Versions: Define versions for products, including the BOM and routing to use for production. 6. Integration Points Integration with SD (Sales and Distribution): Ensure smooth flow of sales orders to production planning. Integration with MM (Materials Management): Link procurement processes with production planning. Integration with QM (Quality Management): Incorporate quality checks into the production process. 7. Reporting and Analytics Configure Reporting Tools: Set up reports and analytics to monitor production performance and KPIs. 8. User Authorizations Authorization Objects: Define roles and permissions for users based on their responsibilities in the production process. Configuration Steps in SAP PP 1. Define Plant Parameters: Start by setting up plant-specific parameters and details. 2. Configure MRP Settings: Set up the MRP types, planning strategies, and lot-sizing procedures. 3. Set Up Work Centers and Routings: Define work centers and create routings for production processes. 4. Create and Assign BOMs: Set up BOMs for materials and link them to the production process. 5. Configure Production Order Types: Define and customize different types of production orders. 6. Establish Capacity Planning Parameters: Configure how capacity planning will be handled and monitored. 7. Integrate with Other Modules: Ensure that SAP PP is properly integrated with SD, MM, and QM modules.