How to Understand SAP’s Comments on the Issue with GR Processing Time

Executive Summary SAP has provided support comments on the problem with the GR Processing Time not being respected. We cover the issue with our view. Introduction to the Issue of GR Processing Time There is an issue with how SAP does not respect the GR Processing Time. In this article, you will read about our…

How to Add STO Order Data to the SNP Transportation Report

Executive Summary Adding STO Order Data to the SNP Transportation Report Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and other related Brightwork articles, see this link. Adding the STO Order Date to the SNP Transportation Report This document is designed to explain a request to add a…

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The Manufacturing Process Order Flow Between APO and SAP ERP

Executive Summary Part of the manufacturing process flow between APO and SAP ERP is the inbound receipt. The process order is a production order for process industry manufacturing. Introduction I was recently asked the following question: “When does APO no longer recognize a process order as an inbound receipt of inventory?” This is essentially a…

How to Understand KANBAN’s Connection to Supply Planning and KANBAN in SAP ERP

Executive Summary KANBAN is one method for triggering stock movements and is a functionality within SAP ERP. KANBAN does not fit within the context of MRP as they control different areas of the supply chain. Introduction In this article, we will dive into and explain one of the more particular areas of functionality in SAP…

Understanding the GR Processing Time Planning Book Discrepancy

Executive Summary Cases Where There Is No GR Processing Time Intermediate Resolution Introduction This document is designed to explain how the planning book displays the GR processing time and how to work around it. This issue arose when Dawn Richmond pointed out that there was no discrepancy in the Planning Book Between the End Date…

Was the SAP MRP Type Field Named Correctly?

Executive Summary There are general misconceptions regarding the MRP Type. The MRP Type controls many important items in APO. Introduction The MRP.Type is a field on the Material Master in ERP which does two things: It controls the planning method (whether it’s MRP, MPS, Reorder Point Planning, etc..) It also serves as a “switch” that…

Understanding the Field Drop Down for All Valid Values in SAP SE16N

Executive Summary Extracting data with Se19N Introduction Being a functional consultant, I have always tended to go through GUI transactions to get data in addition to SPRO. I have always been impressed with those who could navigate the SAP tables and understand their relationships with one another. I have begun to use other applications by…

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How to Understand Requirements Strategies in SAP ERP and APO

Executive Summary Requirement Strategies are set in APO and control how a product’s forecast is consumed, if a requirement is produced or not produced, and if an availability check is performed. Introduction Requirements strategies control consumption and control other aspects of APO. You will learn the components that make up the Requirement strategies and configure…

How to Understand Tables for SAP ERP Supply Chain Areas

Executive Summary This article covers the tables and fields that relate to the SAP ERP supply chain functionality. Table Description MDTB MRP MAST Material BOM STKO BOM Header STPO BOM Positions (detail) MAPL Assignment fo Task Lists to Materials PLKO Routing Group Header PLSO Routing Group Sequence PLPO Routing Group Operations AFKO Production Order Header…