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10's, 15's and 20's: Oh My

Explore a planning scenario faced with a trifecta of exception messages

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

P2P; PTM

MD04

2 Key Transactions to Start Each Day

Discover best practices and essential tools for an effective day start

3 Key Things MRP Controllers Should Know

Explore the essentials of an effective MRP Controller

7 min

New

SAP S/4HANA®

Demand & Supply Planning

P2P; PTM

MD07; MM03

3 Types of Lot Sizes

Discovering lot sizes: Exploring 3 types and their unique use cases

3 Types of Schedule Agreements

Optimize supplier collaboration with efficient schedule agreements

Contract & Supplier Management

P2P

MD04; ME33L; ME38

5 Ways to Look at Inventory

Discover 5 inventory reports with practical use cases

13 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MB52; MMBE; MD04; MC48; MB5B

ATP Is a Customer of Stable, Predictable Supply

Exploring key requirements for successful ATP implementation

Order Fulfillment & ATP

SD; MM; PP

MD04; CO09

Anatomy of a Source List

Master data record review for enhanced procurement support

Are We In Balance

Strategize to correct supply chain imbalances

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; P2P; PTM

MD06; MD07

Assemble to Order

Align business rules within assemble to order operations

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD05; MM03

Available Capacity

Understand and locate where available capacity is maintained

12 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CR01; CR02; CR03

Awesomeness of the Pegging Report

Quickly gauge potential shortage impacts

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

PP; MM

MD04; MD05

Batch Management

Streamlining management of materials from multiple suppliers

Blocking and Unblocking Storage Bins in Mass

Mastering when and where to block storage bins in mass

Capacity Backlog

Utilize capacity evaluation to view and address order backlogs

5 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CM01; CM04; CR02; CR21; CR22

Capacity General Settings

Navigate through the most commonly used general settings

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CR02

Capacity Overloads

Effortlessly view and manage capacity overloads in work centers

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CM01; CM05

Checking Rule for Created Process Order

MAC tutorial around the component checking rule for a created process order

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

COR1; COR2; COOHVPI

Clean Overdue Planned Orders

Efficiently manage and rectify overdue planned orders

Clean Overdue Production Orders

Efficiently manage and rectify overdue production orders

Clean Overdue Purchase Orders

Efficiently manage and rectify overdue purchase orders

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07; ME22N

Clean Overdue Purchase Requisitions

Efficiently manage and rectify overdue purchase requisitions

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07; ME52N

Comparing Key Figures With Dual Classification

Sharpen focus and identify crucial areas by comparing two essential figures

Contract Consumption Management

Monitor contract usage precisely by volume or value

Contract & Supplier Management

P2P

MD04; ME01; ME33K

Contract Types

Efficiently handle supplier contracts by volume or spend with outline agreements

Contract & Supplier Management

P2P

MD04; ME01; ME33K

Converted Order Material Availability Check

Check material availability (MAC) at the converted production/process order stage

8 min

New

SAP® ECC

Scheduling & Shop Floor

PP; PTM

COHV; COMAC

Coverage Profiles

Decoding inventory coverage days: A comprehensive understanding

Create Hierarchies

Aggregate capacity utilization effectively using hierarchies

10 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CM01; CR01; CR21

Create Pooled Labor Capacity

Master the maintenance and assignment of pooled labor to work centers

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CR11; CR12

Creating Inbound Deliveries with Batch Split

Inbound Deliveries can manage multiple batches and track different shelf-life dates

ME22N; VL31N; ME23N; MIGO

Critical Deliveries

Understanding and rectifying critical deliveries for optimal performance

Cross Network Planning: Placing the Forecast

Optimal forecast placement when manufacturing and distribution occur at separate locations

5 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MD04; MM03; MEQ1

Cumulative Goods Receipts and Issues Diagram

Explore patterns in goods receipts, issues, and inventory

Days of Forward Coverage

Utilize days of coverage analysis reports for effective inventory management

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Decoding Purchase Order Dates

Utilizing various date fields in purchase orders and confirmations

Decoding Purchase Requisition Dates

Optimize procurement: Leveraging purchase requisition dates effectively

Decoupling Points: Material Forecast

Learn to optimize SAP systems using material forecasting for stable-demand goods

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; P2P

MD04; MM03

Demand Plan Housekeeping

Ensure accurate forecasting with data integrity in demand planning

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD07; MD73

Demand and Supply Planning

Inside MRP: A detailed walkthrough of how it functions

DM; IBP; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Dock to Stock Time

Accurately representing dock-to-stock and end-of-line to stock time

Does That Safety Stock Make Sense

Evaluate safety stock performance and investment with precision analysis

10 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MM; PP; DM

MD04; MM03; MC42; MC43; MC.9

Dynamic Safety Stock

Maximizing efficiency with dynamic safety stock utilization

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Easy Access Warehouse Management

Easy navigation to a simplified WM transaction menu

Exception Management Prioritization

Prioritize exception management effectively using the exception monitor

DM; IBP; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 05

Effectively handling group 1 - exception message 05

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 06

Effectively handling group 2 - exception message 06

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 07

Effectively handling group 3 - exception message 07

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 10

Effectively handling group 7 - exception message 10

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 15

Effectively handling group 7 - exception message 15

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 20

Effectively handling group 7 - exception message 20

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 30

Effectively handling group 7 - exception message 30

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exception Message 96

Effectively handling group 6 - exception message 96

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Exceptions in Source Determination

Learn how to identify and resolve unsourced requisitions step-by-step

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Contract & Supplier Management

DM; P2P

MD04; ME57; ME21N; ME01

Excess Customer Stock

Detect and manage stranded stock in customer sales orders

6 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MM; PP; SD

MD04; MB52; MMBE

Excess Subcontractor Stock

Detecting excess stock at subcontractors: Identification strategies

MB52; MD04; ME20; ME20N; MMBE

Fair Share Rules

Implement fair share rules: Equitable volume splitting across supply sources

Fastest Velocity Materials

Identify high-velocity or frequently used materials by storage type

Fixed Bin Maintenance

Explore use cases and maintenance of fixed bins in storage

Forecast Consumption Backwards Only

Discover one of SAP's options for aligning actual demand with forecasted projections

10 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM03

Gross vs Net Requirements Planning

Deciding when to apply gross vs. net requirements planning

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MD04; MD3

Hazardous Materials List

Master the segregation and identification of hazardous materials in a warehouse

Hidden Gems in The Stock Requirements List

Unveil the Stock Requirements list's potential to streamline tasks for planners & buyers

How Often Should MRP Run

Exploring one of the true Goldilocks moments in Supply Chain Management, too often, not often enough or just right

MD02; MD03; MD06; MD07; MD05; MD04

How to Choose or Create Your Own Variant

Discover how variants enhance consistency, efficiency, and usability

DM; P2P; PTM; OTC; WM

MC49

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 1

Discover custom layouts with ALV grid display

DM; P2P; PTM; WM; OTC; QM

VA06

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 2

Master layout tips for standard reports and infostructures

DM; P2P; PTM; WM; OTC; QM

MC.9

How to Get Ready for the Disco in 3 Easy Steps

Key tips for using discontinued materials and master the art of disco

5 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

OTC; DM; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM02

How to Set up a JIT Release for Suppliers

Discover JIT Releases: Learn how to communicate urgent needs directly to suppliers

MD04; MM03; ME33L; ME84

How to View the Factory Calendar: Where’s It Used

Factory Calendar Explained: Explore usage and activity options for optimized scheduling

How’s That Forecast Performing

Exception monitoring to optimize forecast performance

11 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; SD

MD04; MD05; MD73

I Was Told There Would Be No Math: MRP

A concise guide on how MRP calculates necessities, quantities, and deadlines

Interim Storage Stock Without Movement

Overview of interim storage stock lacking movement

Introducing the Customer Fact Sheet

Explore account status and history beyond sales orders

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Order Fulfillment & ATP

VA03

Introducing the Sales Order Monitor

Proactive sales order monitoring across our area of responsibility for seamless efficiency

6 min

New

SAP® ECC

Order Fulfillment & ATP

OTC

VA06; VA03

Introduction to MRP Areas

Explore MRP areas: Unveiling key features and practical use cases

Demand & Supply Planning

MD04; MD3

Inventory Graphs and Analysis

Material analysis: Mastering historical graphing and in-depth analysis

Is a Material Living Its Best Life

Boost planning quality with easy-to-access key performance indicators

10 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

MM; PP

MD04; MM03; MC42; MC43; MC.9

Lead Time I/O Diagram

Use the I/O diagram to map and enhance manufacturing processes

6 min

New

SAP® ECC

Scheduling & Shop Floor

PP; PTM

MCP1

Lead Time Maintenance

Effective lead time management: Key strategies for success

Lead Time Management

Mastering MRP: Key essentials of lead-time management

Contract & Supplier Management

IBP; P2P

MD04; WPDTC

Let’s Talk Safety Stock

Discover how safety stock is utilized and its essential maintenance

10 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM02

Let’s Talk Safety Time

Explore the functionality of safety time and its versatile applications

11 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM02

Lot Sizes

Optimizing planning cycles, costs, and inventory investment

MRP Exceptions

Master MRP: Navigate essential exceptions with ease

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

MRP Run Results

Maximize MRP output: Expert tips for utilizing MRP lists effectively

MD02; MD03; MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

Maintain Intervals and Shifts

Maintain more granular capacities with intervals and shifts

8 min

New

SAP® ECC

Scheduling & Shop Floor

PP; PTM

CR02

Maintain Multiple Capacities

Learn how to effectively maintain multiple capacities

5 min

New

SAP® ECC

Production & Capacity Planning

PP; PTM

CR01; CR02

Make to Order

Align business rules in a make to order environment

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM03

Make to Stock

Align business rules in a make to stock environment

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; OTC; P2P; PTM

MD04; MM03

Managing Capacity and Priority

Workcenter efficiency: Streamline workflows and optimize capacity management

Master Data Centralized or Decentralized

An essential question we all face, let's dive into the world of Master Data

Material Analysis

Optimize resources: Assessing material performance

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Scheduling & Shop Floor

PP; PTM

MCP5

Material Locations

Quick methods to locate materials in the warehouse

LS24; LS26; LX02; LX03

Material Staging for Production

Overview of key transactions for staging materials from warehouse to production areas

LS41; LX40; LX41; LX42; LX43

Materials Not Turning

Quickly identify non-moving, dust-collecting materials in inventory

Midpoint Scheduling

Apply theory of constraints to manage bottleneck resources effectively

9 min

New

SAP® ECC

Scheduling & Shop Floor

PP; PTM

CM21; CM25

Moving From Push to Pull

Pull vs push supply chain best practices

7 min

New

SAP® ECC

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; P2P; PTM

MC.9; MD04

Moving Materials in Mass

Master the art of moving materials in bulk

Navigation Profiles

Discover Navigation Profiles and the efficiency they offer

Needles in Haystacks

Managing supply shortages: Strategies for identification and resolution

Demand & Supply Planning

DM; IBP; P2P; PTM

MD04; MD05; MD06; MD07

SAP Optimization

Comparing Key Figures With Dual Classification

Cumulative Goods Receipts and Issues Diagram

How to Choose or Create Your Own Variant

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 1

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 2

How to View the Factory Calendar: Where’s It Used

Master Data Centralized or Decentralized

Setting the ABC Indicator

Switch Drilldown or Drilldown By

10's, 15's and 20's: Oh My

2 Key Transactions to Start Each Day

3 Key Things MRP Controllers Should Know

3 Types of Lot Sizes

3 Types of Schedule Agreements

5 Ways to Look at Inventory

ATP Is a Customer of Stable, Predictable Supply

Anatomy of a Source List

Are We In Balance

Assemble to Order

Available Capacity

Awesomeness of the Pegging Report

Batch Management

Blocking and Unblocking Storage Bins in Mass

Capacity Backlog

Capacity General Settings

Capacity Overloads

Checking Rule for Created Process Order

Clean Overdue Planned Orders

Clean Overdue Production Orders

Clean Overdue Purchase Orders

Clean Overdue Purchase Requisitions

Comparing Key Figures With Dual Classification

Contract Consumption Management

Contract Types

Converted Order Material Availability Check

Coverage Profiles

Create Hierarchies

Create Pooled Labor Capacity

Creating Inbound Deliveries with Batch Split

Critical Deliveries

Cross Network Planning: Placing the Forecast

Cumulative Goods Receipts and Issues Diagram

Days of Forward Coverage

Decoding Purchase Order Dates

Decoding Purchase Requisition Dates

Decoupling Points: Material Forecast

Demand Plan Housekeeping

Demand and Supply Planning

Dock to Stock Time

Does That Safety Stock Make Sense

Dynamic Safety Stock

Easy Access Warehouse Management

Exception Management Prioritization

Exception Message 05

Exception Message 06

Exception Message 07

Exception Message 10

Exception Message 15

Exception Message 20

Exception Message 30

Exception Message 96

Exceptions in Source Determination

Excess Customer Stock

Excess Subcontractor Stock

Fair Share Rules

Fastest Velocity Materials

Fixed Bin Maintenance

Forecast Consumption Backwards Only

Gross vs Net Requirements Planning

Hazardous Materials List

Hidden Gems in The Stock Requirements List

How Often Should MRP Run

How to Choose or Create Your Own Variant

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 1

How to Create or Modify a Layout Part 2

How to Get Ready for the Disco in 3 Easy Steps

How to Set up a JIT Release for Suppliers

How to View the Factory Calendar: Where’s It Used

How’s That Forecast Performing