Day 1 — Introduction to SAP PP

What is SAP PP? Explain its main functionalities.

SAP PP (Production Planning) is one of the core modules in SAP ERP used to plan, execute, and control manufacturing processes. Its main functionalities are: 1. Production Planning based on customer demand. 2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP). 3. Bill of Material (BOM) management. 4. Routing and Work Center management. 5. Production Order creation and execution. 6. Capacity Planning. 7. Production Confirmation. 8. Integration with MM, SD, QM, PM, and FI/CO modules. SAP PP helps companies manufacture products efficiently while reducing production delays and material shortages.

A furniture company receives an order for 500 tables. 1. The Sales team creates the customer order. 2. SAP PP checks the availability of wood, screws, and paint. 3. MRP identifies any missing raw materials. 4. MM creates Purchase Requisitions for unavailable materials. 5. PP creates a Planned Order. 6. The Planned Order is converted into a Production Order. 7. Workers manufacture the tables. 8. Finished tables are stored in the warehouse for delivery.

1. What is SAP PP? 2. What are the main functionalities of SAP PP? 3. Which SAP modules integrate with SAP PP?