1. Detailed PP Training Syllabus
Planning & Master Data
- Enterprise Structure (Plant, Storage Location, Work Center)
- Material Master (MRP Views & Production Views)
- Bill of Material (BOM) Configuration
- Work Center & Routing Setup
- Forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (SOP)
- Demand Management and Independent Requirements
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Run
Execution & Integration
- Planned Orders & Production Orders Conversion
- Order Release, Scheduling, and Capacity Planning
- Goods Issue for Production Order (Consumption)
- Confirmation of Production Order (Milestones)
- Goods Receipt from Production Order (Inventory Update)
- Period-End Closing in PP (Variance Calculation)
- Integration with CO (Product Costing) and MM (Consumption)
2. PP Career Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (1-3 Months)
Master MRP logic, BOM, and Routing setup. Understand the full Production Order execution cycle from planned order to settlement.
Phase 2: Practice & Certification (4-6 Months)
Practice complex planning scenarios (e.g., make-to-order), master PP-CO integration errors (Section 3), and aim for SAP Global Certification.
Phase 3: Job Role (6+ Months)
Start as a Junior PP Consultant/Analyst, focusing on BOM/Routing maintenance, Production Order status monitoring, and support for MRP failures.
3. Common Real-Time PP Errors & Solutions 🚨
Critical troubleshooting for production planning and execution.
Error 1: "No BOM found for material/plant/usage"
Scenario:
When converting a planned order to a production order, the system cannot find the Bill of Material (BOM) needed to list components.
Solution (T-Code: CS01):
Check the material, plant, and usage (usually '1' for production) combination in CS01 (Create BOM). Ensure the validity date is correct and the BOM status is active. Check the BOM selection procedure in the MRP 4 view of the Material Master.
Error 2: "Cost center is mandatory for CO account assignment"
Scenario:
When settling a production order (period-end), the system needs a Cost Object (like a Cost Center) to assign variances, but it is missing.
Solution (T-Code: OKB9 / OMAA):
Verify the automatic account assignment for the variance G/L accounts in OKB9 or check the default settings assigned to the order type. This is an essential PP-CO integration check.
Error 3: "No valid Routing found"
Scenario:
A Production Order fails to schedule or calculate costs because the system cannot find a valid routing (sequence of operations) for the material.
Solution (T-Code: CA01):
Use CA01 (Create Routing) to ensure a routing exists for the material and plant. Verify the lot size range, usage, and validity dates are correct and match the production order requirements.