📅 30-Day SAP PP Module Series

[SamiNas]

Hello SAP Community!

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be launching a 30-day educational SAP Community series focused entirely on SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) starting May 1, 2025!

This series is designed to support:

• SAP consultants (functional & technical)
• Production and supply chain professionals
• Newcomers to SAP S/4HANA
• Anyone looking to sharpen their PP knowledge

What You Can Expect

Each day, I’ll be sharing concise, visual-rich posts covering:

• Core SAP PP concepts (BOM, Routings, MRP)
• Discrete vs. Process vs. Repetitive manufacturing
• Capacity planning, order management, and costing
• Fiori apps, embedded analytics, and S/4HANA innovations
• Integration with MM, SD, QM, CO, and more
• Use cases, pro tips, and real-world examples

How to Join the Series

• Follow me on SAP Community
• Invite your team members or peers who might benefit
• Engage with questions and share your own insights

This is a great opportunity to brush up on your SAP PP fundamentals or go deeper into advanced topics like MRP Live, Batch Management, or PP in the Cloud.

Looking forward to learning, sharing, and connecting with many of you during this knowledge journey! Here is the curriculum I have prepared:

Week 1: Foundations of SAP PP

Day 1: Introduction to SAP PP

• Overview of SAP PP and its role in ERP

• Brief history and evolution of PP

• Common industry applications

Day 2: Organizational Structure in SAP PP

• Plants, Storage Locations, and Work Centers

• Example scenarios with visuals

• Best practices for structure optimization

Day 3: Master Data Essentials

• Material Master

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Work Centers and Routings

Day 4: Detailed Exploration of Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Types of BOM (Material, Equipment, Functional Location)

• Practical example with screenshots

Day 5: Work Center Configuration and Management

• Purpose and key configurations

• Capacity planning integration

Day 6: Routings and Operations Management

• Detailed explanation with screenshots

• How routings influence scheduling

Day 7: Weekly Recap (Carousel Format)

• Summarize week's learnings with visual highlights

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Week 2: Core Processes and Planning

Day 8: Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• MRP concepts and types

• Configuration basics

• Visual example of MRP run

Day 9: MRP Live in SAP S/4HANA

• Differences from traditional MRP

• Performance improvements and use-cases

Day 10: Demand Management

• Planned independent requirements (PIR) and customer independent requirements (CIR)

• Demand strategies explained

Day 11: Capacity Planning in SAP PP

• Capacity leveling techniques

• Common challenges and solutions

Day 12: Production Order Creation and Management

• Creating, releasing, and monitoring production orders

• Practical tips for order management

Day 13: Discrete vs. Repetitive vs. Process Manufacturing

• Key differences explained

• Industry-specific use-cases

Day 14: Interactive Poll

• Ask your audience about their biggest challenge in SAP PP

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Week 3: Advanced Features & Integration

Day 15: PP Integration with Other SAP Modules

• Integration with MM, SD, QM, CO

• Practical examples and benefits

Day 16: SAP PP-PI (Production Planning for Process Industries)

• Special features for pharma, chemicals, and food industries

Day 17: Variant Configuration in SAP PP

• Benefits, challenges, and implementation steps

Day 18: Shop Floor Control and Execution

• Overview of shop floor processes

• Role of SAP PP in Industry 4.0

Day 19: Batch Management and Traceability

• Importance of batches in quality control

• Integration with SAP QM

Day 20: Reporting and Analytics in SAP PP

• Standard reports and analytics

• Custom report examples

Day 21: Case Study

• Share a real-world success story (anonymized)

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Week 4: Optimization & Practical Tips

Day 22: Performance Optimization in SAP PP

• Common performance bottlenecks

• Practical solutions

Day 23: Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Real-life examples of frequent errors and fixes

Day 24: Best Practices for SAP PP Implementation

• Checklist for successful PP implementations

Day 25: User Training and Adoption Strategies

• Tips for user training programs

Day 26: SAP PP and Cloud Solutions

• Using SAP PP with SAP S/4HANA Cloud

• Benefits of cloud-based solutions

Day 27: Innovations and Future Trends

• AI, IoT, and their impact on SAP PP

Day 28: Expert Tips and Tricks

• Share lesser-known features or shortcuts

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Week 5: Community Engagement & Wrap-Up

Day 29: FAQ Session (Interactive Post)

• Answer top questions collected over the month

Day 30: Summary and Key Takeaways

• Recap of series highlights

• Invitation to continue conversation and collaboration