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Advanced Production Planning Methods in SAP S/4HANA PP/DS

Skills Gained This course will prepare you to: -Provide detailed insights into the application and configuration of the PP and DS optimizers Who Can Benefit Application Consultant Business Analyst...

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$2,760 USD
Duration 3 days
Course Code S42246
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

Skills Gained

  • This course will prepare you to:
       -Provide detailed insights into the application and configuration of the PP and DS optimizers

Who Can Benefit

  • Application Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Process Architect
  • Business Process Owner / Team Lead / Power User
  • Solution Architect

Prerequisites

  • Essential:
       -Basic business knowledge of processes in manufacturing (production planning and execution)
  • Recommended:
       -S4200 (Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing)
       -S4224 (Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA PP/DS)

Course Content

  • Introducing Planning Concepts in PP/DS
  • Using Heuristics in PP/DS
       -Explaining Heuristics
       -Configuring a Planning Run in PP/DS
  • Introducing the Production Planning Optimizer (PPO)
       -Explaining Planning Scenarios for the PPO
       -Understanding Cost-based Linear Optimization
       -Maintaining Relevant Master Data for PPO
       -Configuring the PPO
       -Understanding the Combination of PP and DS Optimization
       -Understanding Cost-based Discrete/Mixed-integer Optimization
       -Solving a Discrete Optimization Problem
       -Exploring Advanced Topics in PP Optimization
  • Modelling the Planning Scope for the DS Optimizer
       -Understanding Genetic Algorithms
       -Defining Constraints for DS Optimization
       -Defining Objectives for DS Optimization
  • Configuring the DS Optimizer
       -Configuring the Optimization Profile
       -Configuring Technical Settings (RCCF)
       -Enhancing the DS Optimizer
  • Understanding and Interpreting the Planning Result
       -Analyzing the Explanation Log
       -Understanding the Limits of the Explanation Log
  • Understanding Project Challenges for DS Optimization

Course based on software release

  • SAP S/4HANA 2023

Course Details

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

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Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

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