Executive Summary CIF is the integration component between APO and SAP ERP. We cover how to create integration models in the CIF, understanding outbound and inbound queues, how to interpret CIF errors, and the CIF Queue Manager. There is much to learn about the CIF regarding the real story and the importance of the CIF…
Executive Summary APO has an alternate part functionality within the product master. The product master has many capabilities, and one being the extension of the part or product to a new part or new product. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and other related Brightwork articles,…
Executive Summary We cover both Planning Models and Planning Versions. We cover the version copy process in APO. One can copy changes to the active version from the inactive version. Introduction to Planning Models and Planning Versions This article covers creating copies of the active version for various purposes. A common reason for creating a…
Executive Summary We cover the basics of capacity planning in SAP APO, including Resource Categories for SNP and Resource Types for SNP. There are capacity planning tools in MRP and heuristics. Introduction to Capacity Planning Tools Capacity planning is a broad description of how capacity is managed in a supply planning system. In this article,…
Executive Summary Transit times are set up in APO and ECC. We cover these transit times in both locations. We cover the implication of the XO MRP Type and transit time. The Challenge of Lead Times and Transit Times Lead times are required by planning systems to effectively: Bring in inventory on time to meet…
Executive Summary The pharmaceutical industry hides its inefficiency from the public. US Pharmaceuticals is a welfare industry living off of government funding while making duplicate drugs called me too drugs. Introduction How efficient is the current pharmaceutical industry? The industry has 6 different drugs that are copies of each other for “erectile dysfunction” (a medical…
Executive Summary The purchase order info record is used to create transportation lanes in APO. The purchase order info record impacts subcontracting, scheduling agreements, and the overall setup of sources of supply. Introduction to the Purchase Info Record Purchase info records are essential master data elements. You will learn how they work to help setup APO….
Executive Summary Sales orders can be initiated by 3rd party planning software. We cover the Shipping Tab and the Partner Function Tab, which allows the 3rd party planning software setup. Introduction to the Sales Order Confirmation The sales order confirmation can be initiated externally from SAP. You will learn how to configure this functionality. Our…
Executive Summary The BOM is a critical component in APO. This includes the BOM structure, the material BOM, the alternate BOM, single level BOMs, assembly BOMs, phantom assembly BOMs, and sales order BOMs. Introduction to the BOM The BOM is one of the most critical master data objects in supply chain systems. You will learn…
Executive Summary GATP is the availability checking module in APO, and it differs from standard availability checking in ERP. We cover multilevel ATP checking, ATP categories, the Calculation Profile, performing a basic ATP check, the GATP Check Mode, and when the check is performed. Why some supply chain experts question the implementability of GATP. Introduction:…