Describing Key Project Activities in SAP Returnable Packaging Management

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to identify key project activities in SAP Returnable Packaging Management

Key Project Activities

SAP Returnable Packaging Management is a cloud-based solution built on the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and offers various functionalities that require integration with the SAP ERP system.

A flowchart showing the steps for implementing a Returnable Packaging Management (RPM) process. The five main steps are: 1. Entitlement & Subscription: Configure SAP BTP account and subscribe to RPM (technical activity). 2. Authorisations and Roles: Define and create roles and role collections; maintain the users in IAS/IDP and SAP BTP account (create the concept for user management). 3. Integration with SAP S/4HANA: Set up the integration with backend systems (technical activity). 4. RPM-Configuration: Configure the processes in RPM (develop the concept for target processes). Note: Packaging materials must be inventory managed in the ERP. 5. Master Data: Upload the master data (create the concept for managing master data).

Before using the solution, certain essential technical activities need to be performed on the SAP BTP side to enable the creation of a functional SAP Returnable Packaging Management tenant. These key technical activities include:

  • Entitlement and subscription to the SAP Returnable Packaging Management solution
  • Configuring the integration between SAP Returnable Packaging Management and SAP ERP

In addition to the technical setup, additional project work is necessary to configure the functionalities of SAP Returnable Packaging Management according to the distinct needs of each company. The main functional activities involved in fine-tuning SAP Returnable Packaging Management include the following:

  • Defining and implementing the authorization concept.
  • Describing target processes and configuring SAP Returnable Packaging Management accordingly.
  • Uploading and maintaining master data in SAP Returnable Packaging Management.

Throughout this course unit, we will explore the basic configuration options available in SAP Returnable Packaging Management and explain how to leverage them to attain optimal functionality that aligns with the specific processes of the company.

Configuration - Basic and Advanced Functionalities

SAP Returnable Packaging Management provides a comprehensive set of functionalities essential for effective management of returnable packaging materials across the different supply chain partners. These functionalities can be categorized into two groups: basic and advanced.

  • The basic functionalities include a range of capabilities necessary to track the inventory of packaging materials when sending or receiving them from supply chain partners.
  • The advanced functionalities enable more sophisticated scenarios designed to enhance process efficiency. These include key features such as planning, account matching, and rental calculation.
  • Diagram illustrating the stages of a process workflow with a focus on RPM-Configuration. Workflow Stages: 1. Entitlement & Subscription 2. Authorisations and Roles 3. Integration with SAP S/4HANA 4. RPM-Configuration - Create the concept for target processes - Configure the processes in RPM 5. Master Data Under RPM-Configuration, functionalities are divided into two categories: Basic Functionalities: - Posting Document (icon of a document) - Stock Attributes (icon of stacked boxes) - Schedule Jobs (icon of a clock) Advanced Functionalities: - Account Statement (icon of a document with lines) - Planning (icon of a calendar) - Partner Portal (icon of a cloud with connections) - Additional Status (icon of a structure with nodes) - Rentals (icon of a dollar sign) - Packaging Agr. (icon of connected boxes) The diagram emphasizes that configuring the processes in RPM is a critical activity in the workflow.

To utilize the basic functionalities of SAP Returnable Packaging Management effectively, the following configuration activities are required:

  1. Configure posting documents in SAP Returnable Packaging Management
  2. Configure stock attributes
  3. Schedule jobs

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