By completing this course, learners will:

• Configure and manage SAP PP master data.

• Run MRP for material and production planning.

• Execute discrete and process manufacturing workflows.

• Monitor production orders and shop floor activities.

• Perform capacity planning and scheduling.

• Integrate PP with logistics, supply chain, and finance.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to SAP PP

• Role of PP in SAP S/4HANA

• PP vs legacy ECC processes

• PP integration with other modules (MM, SD, QM, FI/CO)

Module 2: Master Data in PP

• Material master setup

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Work centers and resources

• Routings and recipes

Module 3: Demand Management & Planning

• Planned independent requirements (PIRs)

• Sales and operations planning (S&OP)

• Demand-driven MRP concepts

Module 4: Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• MRP types and control parameters

• Lot sizing, safety stock, and lead times

• Running MRP live in S/4HANA

Module 5: Production Orders & Execution

• Creating and scheduling production orders

• Order confirmation and goods movement

• Shop floor control and backflushing

Module 6: Manufacturing Types

• Discrete manufacturing in PP

• Process manufacturing integration

• Repetitive manufacturing processes

Module 7: Capacity Planning & Scheduling

• Work center capacities

• Rough-cut capacity planning

• Detailed scheduling and sequencing

Module 8: Analytics & Reporting

• Embedded analytics in SAP PP

• Production KPIs and dashboards

• Exception handling and alerts

Module 9: Real-World Projects

• End-to-end discrete manufacturing cycle

• MRP run and order execution project

• Capacity planning case study

• Production analytics dashboard

Module 10: Best Practices & Future Trends

• Lean manufacturing with SAP

• Industry 4.0 and PP integration with IoT/DMC

• AI/ML for predictive planning

• Future of manufacturing in S/4HANA

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in manufacturing, ERP consulting, and supply chain planning.

SAP PP skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• SAP PP Consultant

• Production Planner/Scheduler

• Manufacturing Operations Analyst

• Supply Chain Planner

• ERP Implementation Specialist

SAP PP is a core ERP skillset used by manufacturers worldwide in industries like automotive, pharma, FMCG, electronics, and heavy industry.

1. What is SAP PP?
A core SAP S/4HANA module for managing production planning and execution.

2. What are the key master data objects in PP?
Material master, BOM, work centers, routings, and production versions.

3. What is MRP in SAP PP?
Material Requirements Planning – ensures materials are available for production by planning procurement and scheduling.

4. How does SAP PP support different manufacturing types?
By handling discrete, process, and repetitive manufacturing.

5. What is a production order?
An instruction to produce a specific quantity of a material, including BOM, routings, and scheduling.

6. How does PP integrate with MM and SD?
MM provides raw materials, while SD provides demand from sales orders—PP balances both.

7. What is capacity planning in PP?
Ensuring work centers and resources are available to meet planned production.

8. What are the benefits of SAP PP?

• Streamlined production planning

• Real-time analytics

• Integrated with supply chain and ERP

• Supports Industry 4.0 initiatives

9. What are challenges with SAP PP?

• Complexity in configuration

• Data accuracy dependency

• High customization in specific industries

10. Where is SAP PP being adopted?
By global manufacturers across industries like automotive, pharma, FMCG, and engineering.