How to Access SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition Scope Item Process Flows and Test Scripts
- Navigate to SAP Best Practices for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for Enterprise Management.
- Select a country localization from the Version dropdown list.
- If necessary, select the Login icon in the upper left corner to log in.
- Go to the Accelerators section and, under General Documents, select the link SAP Best Practices content library.
- Select the relevant scope option checkboxes to filter information and locate scope item test scripts and process flows.
NoteDescription
This scope item supports production planning for semifinished components within a make-to-order (MTO) environment prior to the receipt of incoming sales orders. This reduces the lead time of sales orders for finished goods received that are received later.
Demand forecast is created for semifinished components that are represented through planned independent requirements (PIRs). Based on PIRs, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) creates a production plan for the component and explodes the bill of material structure for higher low-level codes. As a result, the demand for semifinished component production and raw material is planned.
The production process is made up of the following:
Conversion of planned into production orders
Order release
Confirmation of order operations with automatic backflush of components
Goods receipt posting
The scenario is completed with the receipt of an incoming sales order and either the consumption of the component part of this scope item, or by reference to the entire MTO scenario in the BJE scope item.
Key Process Steps Covered
Manage demand forecast for semifinished products as PIRs
Schedule MRP run
Start production for semifinished product prior to incoming sales orders
Consume PIRs and stock of semifinished product in sales orders
Benefits
Reduce total lead time in MTO production scenarios
Create purchase requisitions for raw materials early
Produce semifinished products early
Consume PIRs and stock of semifinished product in sales orders