Certified SAP PP Specialist
Duration: 144 Hours | 4 Months
A Certified SAP PP (Production Planning) Specialist is proficient in managing and optimizing production processes within an enterprise. Key responsibilities include demand planning, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, shop floor control, and integration with other SAP modules. This role focuses on leveraging SAP PP functionalities to streamline manufacturing operations, improve resource utilization, and enhance overall production efficiency.
Prerequisites
Candidates should have a high school diploma and a basic understanding of supply chain or production processes. Prior experience with ERP systems or knowledge of SAP fundamentals is recommended but not mandatory. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are essential for success in this program.
Course Objectives
The Certified SAP PP Specialist Training Program is designed to equip participants with the expertise required to manage and optimize production planning and execution processes using SAP PP (Production Planning). The primary objective is to enable learners to configure SAP PP modules, streamline manufacturing workflows, integrate with other SAP modules, and enhance production efficiency while minimizing costs.
What You Will Learn
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Our curriculum provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience to master SAP PP functionalities. Here's what you will learn throughout the course:
Introduction to SAP PP
Overview of SAP ERP
Role of SAP PP in Manufacturing
Integration with Other SAP Modules (MM, SD, QM)
Master Data Management
Material Master
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Work Centers
Routing and Rate Routing
Production Versions
Demand Management
Planned Independent Requirements (PIR)
Make-to-Order vs. Make-to-Stock
Demand Forecasting
Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
MRP Run (MRP Live, Classic MRP)
Lot Sizing Procedures
MRP Parameters and Strategies
Exception Messages and Handling
Production Order Management
Creating & Releasing Production Orders
Order Confirmation & Status Management
Capacity Planning & Scheduling
Goods Issue & Goods Receipt
Shop Floor Control
Production Execution & Monitoring
Work Center Load Analysis
Scheduling and Dispatching
Backflushing & Repetitive Manufacturing
Integration with Other SAP Modules
SAP MM (Material Management)
SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)
SAP QM (Quality Management)
SAP CO (Controlling)
Reporting & Analytics
Standard SAP Reports in PP
Custom Reports and Query Development
KPI Monitoring & Performance Analysis
Advanced Topics
Kanban Production Process
Discrete & Process Manufacturing
Long-Term Planning (LTP)
Integration with Industry 4.0
System Configuration & Customization
Configuration of Master Data
Customizing MRP Procedures
Defining Production Order Types
User Exits & Enhancements
SAP PP Best Practices & Troubleshooting
Common Errors & Fixes
Performance Optimization Techniques
End-User Training & Support
Professional Development
SAP PP Certification Preparation
Career Opportunities & Job Roles
Freelancing and SAP Consulting
