SAP APO Training

SAP APO Course

Target Group
The courses are intended for current or future project members of APO implementations. They should be attended by all those who need to understand the principles of the system to judge the viability of business requirements and processes. The courses include the usage of the respective transactions in order to provide the skills for typical prototyping work in a project.

Prerequisites
A sound logistics business background as well as good understanding of supply chain management principles are assumed. SAP R 3 knowledge of the SAP MM, SAP SD and PP modules is of some advantage but not a strict prerequisite. The same applies to the SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI). It is assumed that the student is familiar with the Windows environment. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended to attend the DP course prior to the SNP course.

Duration
The course is approximately 50 hours long which is usually delivered on five weekends.

Curriculum
The APO training that we shall provide is based on a new concept, the UPPER-1 Approach. Training is focussed on understanding the subject first and then carrying out what is understood. It is very different to the conventional training provided by other institutions and specifically geared towards systems like APO. See the document "The UPPER-1 Approach". The curriculum for the courses therefore outlines business relevant topics rather than working steps.

Demand Planning Curriculum

Understanding
Process Overview
Planning Sequence
Time Calculations and Display
Forecasting Methodology
Planning Approach
Life Cycle Management
Promotion Planning
Forecast Key Figures and Data Flow
Exception Based Management
Collaborative Planning
Preparing
The DP Planning Environment
Characteristics
Planning Book and Data View
Advanced Macros
InfoCube
Characteristic Value Combinations
Forecasting Profiles
Calenders and Time Streams
Location Master
Product Master
Alert Monitor Definitions
Performing
DP Interactive Planning
Promotion Planning
DP Background Planning
Forecast Release
Evaluating
Supply Chain Cockpit
Graphical Display
Resolving
Alert Monitor
My First Plan
Forecasting Building Blocks (Usage Exercises)
Developer Building Blocks (DP Setup Exercises)

Supply Network Planning Curriculum

Reports and Log Files
Graphical Display
Understanding
Process Overview
Planning Sequence
Time Calculations and Display
Demand and Supply Calculation
Reorder Process
Safety Stock
Target Stock Level
Days' Supply
Resources and Capacity Consumption
Optimization
Exception Based Management
Collaborative Planning
Preparing The SNP Planning Environment
Orders and Categories
Planning Book and Data View
Advanced Macros
Profiles
Calenders and Time Streams
Location Master
Product Master
Resource Master
Production Process Model
Transportation Lanes
Quota Arrangement
Cost Data Maintenance
Alert Monitor Definitions
Performing
SNP Interactive Planning
Transport Load Builder
Product View
SNP Background Planning
SNP Order Conversion
Resolving
Alert Monitor
My First Plan
Network Planning Building Blocks (Usage Exercises)
Developer Building Blocks (SNP Setup Exercises)
Special Function Building Blocks (System Preparation)

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Recommended Reading

Author: Jochen Ballas
Released: December 30, 2006
ISBN: 1592291139

From the Publisher:
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.

Author: Marc Hoppe
Released: December 30, 2006
ISBN: 1592291236

From the Publisher:
This comprehensive reference shows you how to best use the cross-company modules APO-DP and APO-SNP in your supply chain, for a wide variety of tasks such as carrying out accurate forecasts and optimally utilizing the means of transport. A general overview of planning tasks in SAP APO is followed by a detailed description of the functions and use of demand planning (DP), which is intended to provide answers to the following questions: How can you create accurate forecasts on the basis of historical data? How can these forecasts be used to optimize the planning process? Readers also benefit from in-depth coverage of the functions of inventory and distribution resource planning (SNP). Learn how to increase customer satisfaction, improve your inventory planning, optimize the utilization of transport methods, and much more. Customization and master data parameters are explored in detail. In addition, integration with mySAP ERP and the system architecture are discussed as well. The book concludes by presenting readers with a complete end-to-end implementation plan. Highlights Include: Overview of SAP APO Demand Planning Inventory Planning Distribution Resource Planning Architecture and System Landscape Implementation Process