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Compare BOMs with different categories.
In transaction CS14, we can compare BOMs. But in the initial screen, the primary BOM and secondary BOM are material BOMs by default. Please go to the Goto->Primary/Secondary BOM Category in menu...
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CO41: Changes introduced by note 1901576
Note 1901576was recently released (and introduced on support packages for the latest releases) to correct a program error that could lead to inconsistent results when changing the planned order...
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Explore hidden functions in MD04
MD04 has many hidden powerful and useful functions. Knowing them could make our daily work easier to evalute MRP results. Set a manual firming date.You can set a manual firming date by menu 'Edit' >...
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Configuration in Queries – An example with planned orders
Variant Configuration has poor visibility in ECC. This article explains how to incorporate configuration values into a simple planned order query. The concepts can be used to display configuration...
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Material Grouping and Cross-Plant View in the Stock/Requirement List(T-code...
From ERP 6.0 EHP2, if activate business function LOG_PP_LMAN, stock/requirement list(t-code MD04) increases new functions: material grouping and cross-plant view. Nowadays, more and more companies...
View ArticleIntroduction to SAP PP and common PP tables
SAP PP OverviewSAP R/3 has highly integrated Production Planning System. The PP module is divided into two Sub-modules, 'PP-PI' and 'Production General'.PP-PI sub-module is designed for process...
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how to use detailed scheduling in SAP-REM for the automated generation of a...
One of my favorite clients runs a mix of production orders and repetitive manufacturing. As I visited their distribution center last week, I saw that they have a fairly simple assembly and kitting...
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When the batch determination should be done in production process.
There are three places are affecting when the batch determination should be done in production process: First place:Material MasterMRP2 view or Work scheduling view, Field "Batch entry"There are four...
View ArticleDiscrete Manufacturing in SAP versus Repetitive
I am seeing a positive trend within the SAP eco system, of clients better understanding what their options are when it comes to repetitive manufacturing. As we all know, SAP's Repetitive was developed...
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Introducing Flow, Part II – Balancing a Repetitive Line
When you’re in the business of manufacturing parts that you sell through a catalogue, chances are you’re a repetitive manufacturer. And if you produce the same product over and over on a mixed model...
View ArticleProblems related to MRP created schedule lines
Schedule lines are not created by MRP, instead planned orders or purchase requisitions are created1967840 - MRP does not create schedule linesSchedule lines are not displayed in MD04Check the reduced...
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Useful documents on SCN
SCN is a great place to share knowledge and learn from experts. I'm recently going through the blogs/documents posted on SCN. I see so many useful documents which I benefited a lot. Sometimes I even...
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Optimum lot size "WI" - Least unit cost procedure
Three groups of Lot-sizing procedures are available: Static lot-sizing proceduresPeriod lot-sizing proceduresOptimum lot-sizing procedures I will explain here about one of the Optimum lot-sizing...
View ArticlePP-MRP Hot Note - "MRP does not plan any materials" and further...
After the upgrade for releases 616 and 617 some customers are observing that, after the MRP run system does not plan any material.The problem is observed after the MRP execution on MD01, MDBT or by...
View ArticleErrors when executing MD01N(MRP live)
1.Runtime Error DBPROC_SQL_ERRORException CX_SY_DB_PROCEDURE_SQL_ERROR Error AnalysisError 2048 has occurred while executing database procedure...
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How to create transaction/standard/screen variants for parameter transactions.
The transaction variant/standard variant/screen variant which can be created in transaction SHD0 can be used in many transactions to change the field/button/tab attribures in screens, e.g. hide or make...
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Making an element not relevant to MRP or MD04 using BAdI MD_CHANGE_MRP_DATA
In some business scenarios, you need to control if an specific planning element will be relevant to MRP or not. For some MRP elements, there is no customizing or master data setting to control that,...
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MRP on HANA: What's new?
On the latest SAP ERP releases, MRP has been optimized to improve the overall performance using a HANA database. This optimization can be activated by the business function LOG_PPH_MDPSX_READ and now...
View ArticleProgram error occurs when TECO a production order in t-cd:CO02
Dear All, Have you ever come across error CO 901, saying "Program error (Contact your system administrator)", when you try to TECO a production order? If you are using industry solution IS-AFS, the...
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Component serial number tracking
Hi,I have come across scenario where business want component serial tracking. Business Scenario : Business involved in manufacturing of products with serial numbers,few raw materials required for...
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