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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SAP ECC Production Planning

  • An overview of the Production Planning (PP) module
  • Key transactions associated with capacity planning
  • The function of CM01 within production planning workflows

Core Fundamentals of the CM01 Transaction

  • Accessing the CM01 screen and navigating its layout
  • Structure of the capacity overview
  • Interpretation of essential data fields

Conducting Capacity Evaluations with CM01

  • Reviewing capacity loads assigned to work centres
  • Comparing available capacity against operational requirements
  • Detecting instances of capacity overload

Advanced Capacity Planning Techniques in CM01

  • Modifying planning horizons for better accuracy
  • Aligning CM01 data with production orders
  • Utilising filters and selection profiles to refine data views

Practical Scenario Exercises

  • Strategies for resolving capacity bottlenecks
  • Rescheduling and shifting production orders
  • Coordinating capacity planning across multiple plants

Reporting and Analytical Insights

  • Creating and reviewing capacity reports
  • Exporting CM01 data for further external analysis
  • Communicating capacity insights to key stakeholders

Course Summary and Recommendations for Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of manufacturing or production principles
  • Prior experience with any ERP system is advantageous, though not mandatory

Target Audience

  • Production planners
  • Manufacturing supervisors
  • ERP consultants

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