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  • Why MPS is Misnamed in SAP ERP and APO

    ByPrimary Researcher

    Executive Summary

    MPS or the master production schedule has been misnamed in both SAP ERP and APO.
    MPS is shown as different from MRP.

    Introduction to the MPS
    The MPS is one of the most confusing planning runs because it has changed so much over time. You will learn how the MPS is used currently and how it has been used historically and whether it is still necessary in the modern era.
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  • How to Delete Transaction Data from APO and ERP with /N/SAPAPO/RLCDEL

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    Executive Summary

    There is a reason for deleting orders in APO.
    We cover the transaction for deleting orders and how deleting orders works.

    Introduction
    Deleting orders is an essential capability in APO. In this article, you will learn how to delete orders from both APO and ERP.
    The Reason for Deleting Orders
    Occasionally it is necessary to delete orders from both APO and SAP ERP to re-test the running of a procedure such as the SNP Heuristic, CTM, or the cost optimizer. This is because when debugging performing, it is common to find unpredictable transactions in the system. This …

  • How to Understand The Differences Between SAP ERP and Advanced Planning

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    Executive Summary

    External planning has important distinct differences between planning and ERP.
    ERP is a transactional processing system with just a few planning procedures.
    SAP developed APO for surprising reasons.

    Introduction to ERP vs. Advanced or External Planning
    Understanding the difference between planning and execution is critical to implementing or managing these types of projects. Many think this is straightforward; however, people unfamiliar with this topic come into contact with SAP APO and SAP ERP all the time. Experience from many projects indicates that people can benefit from a brief overview of the distinctions. This article is for those who …

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    How to Understand Requirements Strategies in SAP ERP and APO

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    … this way if both forecasts and sales orders are used to generate receipt elements, for example planned orders, the correct quantity is always generated. Consumption takes place in order liveCache. This means that the forecast is not consumed in Demand Planning.” – SAP Help
    The requirements strategies that I will show in APO are all defined in SAP ERP. They are assigned to product location combinations in SAP ERP with the MRP Group. They then automatically populate the Product Location Master in APO.

    The configuration is a bit of a Matryoshka doll, but most of the configuration “action” is in the

  • How to Understand Tables for SAP ERP Supply Chain Areas

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    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
    AFPO Production Order Position (details)
    EINA Purchasing Info Record- General Data
    EINE Purchasing Info Record- Purchasing Organization Data

    Demand Management

    PBED Independent Requirements Data
    PBIM Independent Requirements by Material

    Repetitive Manufacturing

    SAFK RS Header Master Data
    S025 LIS — Run Schedule Quantities
    S026 LIS — Material Usage …

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    How to Understand SAP APO with ERP Location Types

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    … IT analysts — who have the same concern for accuracy as SAP. Not one of these entities will disclose their pro-SAP financial bias to their readers. 

    What is the Location Type?
    A location in APO is a master data item, which is what configures the supply network. Locations in SAP ERP translate to different location types in SCM. Here is the key that explains the relationships between the different locations types on the ERP and SCM sides. ERP plants are more simple organizational units. Once we get into the SCM world, more detail is necessary.

    The main point of this …

  • How to Understand Warehouse Numbers in SAP ERP for EWM

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    Executive Summary

    Warehouse numbers are used with SAP ERP ECC.
    SAP APO warehouse numbers can be assigned to ECC warehouse numbers and storage facilities.

    Introduction to Warehouse Numbers
    Warehouse numbers are discussed in terms of setting up EWM in the post in the article. You will learn how warehouse numbers are managed in SAP.
    What Are Warehouse Numbers?
    Warehouse numbers are a functioning part of SAP ERP. For instance, when creating a material, you have the option of assigning it to a warehouse number.

    Creating Warehouse Numbers in ECC
    The warehouse numbers are created within the IMG, as you can …

  • How to Best Understand the SAP ERP Material Master MRP Tabs

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    Executive Summary

    We cover the SAP Material Master with MM01, MM02, and MM03.
    We guide on using MM01, MM02, and MM03.
    We cover the MRP tabs in the SAP Material Master and the fields of these SAP Material Master Tabs control.

    Video Introduction: Getting to the SAP Material Master with MM01, MM02, and MM03
    https://youtu.be/Z0VsSQPKYjg
    Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video)
    There is an enormous number of settings on the Material Master. You will learn about these settings in detail.
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  • The Top SFA Software Analysis Complications

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    Executive Summary

    Sales Force Automation software analysis is often a process that just declares the company is ready for an SFA system.
    This article explains the top complications when trying to obtain an unbiased outcome.

    Introduction
    SFA software analysis is fraught with complications. In this article, we cover these complications and how we surmount them.
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    Complication #1: Selecting a Conflicted Sales Force Automation System Selection Advisor
    This is normally not a mentioned item. However, there is a greater probability that the company will …

  • The Top CRM SFA Analysis Complications

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    Executive Summary

    Sales Force Automation software analysis is often a process that just declares the company is ready for an SFA system.
    This article explains the top complications when trying to obtain an unbiased outcome.

    Introduction
    SFA software analysis is fraught with complications. In this article, we cover these complications and how we surmount them.
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    Complication #1: Selecting a Conflicted Sales Force Automation System Selection Advisor
    This is normally not a mentioned item. However, there is a greater probability that the company will …