Production Planning with SAP APO-PP/DS [Hardcover]

Jochen Balla (Author), Frank Layer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2006

Get a profound introduction to the functions, usage, and customization of production planning with SAP APO-PP/DS. The authors teach you, step-by-step, how to use the central functions of APO-PP/DS and everything you need to know to optimally set up data exchange using APO Core Interface (CIF), including extensive details on APO master data. In addition, readers learn how to use the central planning and analysis tools as well as how to create a finite production plan. The robust appendix, which includes menu paths, SAP notes, and heuristics, is guaranteed to be an invaluable reference. Based on SAP APO 5.0, this book is equally relevant for users of older releases.

Highlights:

• Overview of Production Planning with ECC and APO-PP/DS
• APO Core Interface: Customizing, Transferring Master and Transaction Data, CIF Monitoring
• Master Data
• Basic Functions of Production Planning: Requirements, Planning Process, Heuristics, Fixing, Scheduling, Pegging
• Tools: Order Views, Planning Boards, PP/DS Optimizer, Alert Monitor
• Advanced Processes in APO-PP/DS: Finite Planning, Setup Optimization, CTP, Material Flow, Multiresource Planning
• Appendix: SAP Notes, Menu Paths, Heuristics

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About the Author

Dr. Jochen Balla is a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Bochum, Germany. Prior to that he worked for six years as a training course instructor in the areas of SAP PP, APO-PP/DS, and APO-CIF at SAP AG.

Dr. Frank Layer works as a training consultant in the area of customer and partner trainings at SAP AG. The focus of his work lies on production planning (SAP APO-PP/DS and ECC-MRP).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 331 pages
• Publisher: SAP PRESS, 1st edition; 1 edition (December 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592291139
• ISBN-13: 978-1592291137
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book fills in the APO gaps, I could not be happier!, July 13, 2007

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Richard A. Walker "Rich" (Georgetown, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Production Planning with SAP APO-PP/DS (Hardcover)

I worked from 2000 thru 2006 for a company that implemented four of the APO modules. Our training was hands on without formal SAP training and so even though I worked with the product daily there was a lot about what to do that remained a mystery. The SAP on-line help just doesn't cut it.

This book has been great. Although my main focus has always been SNP, so much of any APO implementation requires the same actions to take place. This book lays out what has to be done and why in a very clear and understandable way.

It was well worth the money.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good instuction both for beginner and skilled PP/DS consultant, February 25, 2007

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Han Seong Sik (Seoul, Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Production Planning with SAP APO-PP/DS (Hardcover)

I am a PP/DS consultant in Korea.
I feel thirsty general guide book for this subject and found it finally.
Both overall constitution and details are very good with SCM 5.0 version.
I'd like to recommend this book to all beginner and skilled PP/DS consultant.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, August 24, 2008

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Manoranjith Pathekkara "funduboy" (Omaha) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Production Planning with SAP APO-PP/DS (Hardcover)

a must for any apo consultant/user. Describes a-z in detail and keep it simple. Written from a teacher's perspective unlike a practitioner's. Strongly recommend.