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Learn how to configure and use product cost collectors (repetitive) to capture and control production and process order costs. Key Concept A hybrid order type for production moves the cost object from the production or process order to a product cost collector. This enables the use of orders for control of production and the aggregate…...…

Learn when and how to use Event-Driven Quantity Assignment (EDQA) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) Global Available-to-Promise (Global ATP). Key Concept Available-to-Promise (ATP) is an order management business process that attempts to commit and fulfill customer orders on required dates and quantities considering business rules and availability of finished products, components, and…...…

Understand the concept of cross-docking in logistics and warehousing scenarios and find out its main benefits. Learn how SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 Extended Warehouse Management can help you simplify and improve cross-docking in warehouse operations with these tips. Key Concept Cross-docking is a goods flow-through process in which inbound goods are directly used for…...…

Learn about the processes involved in production using Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality. Read about the master data to be maintained in the system along with the main customizing settings available for this solution. Key Concept In SAP Production Planning (PP) the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check is carried out for the components of the main material. SAP Production…...…

The Project System (PS) module has a functionality called project-related incoming orders that allows you to report on incoming order values for an engineer-to-order process. The PS module can calculate order book and backlog values throughout the project life cycle. It allows you to avoid negative backlog and remaining backlog on closed projects. Three examples…...…

Does your manufacturing requirement strategy in APO match your business plan? Find out how to determine if it does and adjust it if it doesn’t. Key Concept Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) requirements strategies determine not only whether a product is manufactured based on a make-to-stock or make-to-order principle. They also determine how existing product…...…

Learn how to configure Capable-to-Promise in SAP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) in a manufacturing environment for both external as well as internal demands. Understand the various configuration aspects of both GATP and Production Planning (PP) /Detailed Scheduling (DS). Key Concept Production can be directly triggered through a Capable-to-Promise check within the SAP Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) module…...…

Find out how companies are using different service delivery models — including service contracts and product service letters — to transform their service processes to maximize service revenues. In addition, take a look at service billing using CRM Billing and contract entitlements before and after service is provided. Key Concept Service order management allows users…...…

Use SAP status management to bring greater flexibility to your SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) applications and control business transaction processing to meet the specific needs of your organization. Learn how to define user statuses and assign them to SAP objects. Key Concept SAP status management includes system statuses and user statuses. System statuses are…...…

Many companies use channel partners to ensure their products reach the end consumer. Find out how brand owners can model channel partners in SAP CRM, which provides them with the basis to make business decisions about these partners. Key Concept Brand owners are companies that manufacture and market particular products and product lines. To sell…...…