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Release Notes for SAP Supply Chain Management

Release SAP SCM 4.1

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1 SCM Supply Chain Management 11.1 SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization 11.1.1 IDoc Inbound Processing and Default Profiles Definable in the ApplicationMenu (Changed) 11.1.2 Changes to the IMG Structure for SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization 11.1.3 SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components 61.1.3.1 Data Reorganization (New) 61.1.3.2 APO Consistency Checks 71.1.3.3 SCM-APO-CA-CDP Characteristics-Dependent Planning 81.1.3.3.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New) 81.1.3.3.2 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) fromiPPE Data (New/Changed) 91.1.3.3.3 Bucket-Oriented Block Planning (Changed) 101.1.3.3.4 Block Planning Using Variant Configuration (New) 111.1.3.3.5 'Extended Block Maintenance' Heuristic (New) 121.1.3.3.6 Consistency Checks in liveCache - APO DB for CDP and Configuration(New) 131.1.3.3.7 Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO (New) 131.1.3.3.8 Transfer of Characteristic Requirements to Stock Transfer Doc. (New) 131.1.3.4 SCM-APO-CA-COP Collaborative Planning 141.1.3.4.1 Collaborative Planning using ITS Plug-In and Internet CommunicationFramework (New) 141.1.3.5 SCM-APO-CA-VC Variant Configuration 151.1.3.5.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New) 151.1.3.5.2 Block Planning Using Variant Configuration (New) 151.1.3.5.3 Consistency Checks in liveCache - APO DB for CDP and Configuration (New) 161.1.3.5.4 Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO (New) 161.1.4 SCM-APO-MD Master Data 171.1.4.1 Logging of Master Data Changes with Change Documents (New) 171.1.4.2 Extended Hierarchy (New) 181.1.4.3 Fast Entry of Hierarchy Nodes (Extended) 181.1.4.4 Display Profiles for Master Data Maintenance (New) 181.1.4.5 Where-Used List for Master Data (New) 191.1.4.6 Mass Maintenance of Sales Scheduling Agreements (New) 201.1.4.7 SCM-APO-MD-LO Location 201.1.4.7.1 Subcontracting for Multiple Plants with Loc. Subcontractor (New) 201.1.4.8 SCM-APO-MD-PR Product 211.1.4.8.1 Assignment of Category Groups for ATD Receipt and ATD Issue

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(Enhanced) 211.1.4.9 SCM-APO-MD-INC Product Interchangeability - Master Data 221.1.4.9.1 New Functions in Master Data for Product Interchangeability 221.1.4.10 SCM-APO-MD-RE Resource 241.1.4.10.1 Changes to the Maintenance of Resources 241.1.4.11 SCM-APO-MD-PPE Product and Process Engineering 251.1.4.11.1 Consistency Check for iPPE Data 251.1.4.11.2 Extended Process Integration of iPPE Data 261.1.4.11.3 iPPE Workbench Express and iPPE Workbench Professional (New / Changed) 281.1.4.11.4 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) fromiPPE Data (New/Changed) 291.1.4.11.5 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New) 301.1.4.11.6 Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS) 311.1.4.12 SCM-APO-MD-CL Classes and Characteristics 321.1.4.12.1 Block Planning Using Variant Configuration (New) 321.1.4.13 SCM-APO-MD-PDS Production Data Structure 331.1.4.13.1 PP/DS Production Data Structure Comparison (Previously: PP/DS Runtime 331.1.4.13.2 Integration of Order BOMs/WBS BOMs (New) 341.1.4.13.3 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New) 341.1.4.13.4 Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS) 351.1.4.13.5 SCM-APO-MD-PDS-SIM Display and Simulation 361.1.4.13.5.1 Displaying production data structures (PDS) 361.1.5 SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling 361.1.5.1 BAdIs for Transportation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling (New) 361.1.5.2 Various Functional Enhancements in TP/VS (Enhanced) 371.1.5.3 SCM-APO-VS-OPT Vehicle Scheduling Optimization 381.1.5.3.1 Definition of Compatibilities (Enhanced) 381.1.5.3.2 Optimization Profile (Enhanced) 391.1.5.3.3 Definition of Pickup/Delivery Windows (New) 401.1.5.4 SCM-APO-VS-INS Interactive VS 411.1.5.4.1 Displaying Shipments on Road Maps (New) 411.1.5.4.2 Interactive Combining of Freight Units (New) 421.1.6 SCM-APO-SNP Supply Network Planning (SNP) 421.1.6.1 Automatic Parallel Processing and Scheduling of Jobs 42

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1.1.6.2 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) from iPPEData (New/Changed) 441.1.6.3 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New) 451.1.6.4 SNP Heuristic (Enhanced) 461.1.6.5 Application Logs for SNP Planning Runs (Enhanced) 461.1.6.6 Periodic Lot Size Grouping (Changed) 471.1.6.7 Generation of Alerts with Exit Macros during a Planning Run (New) 481.1.6.8 Production Data Structure in SNP (New) 491.1.6.9 SCM-APO-SNP-BF Basic Functions 501.1.6.9.1 Global SNP Settings - SNP Planning Profile (Changed) 501.1.6.9.2 Mass Maintenance of Time Series Key Figures (New) 501.1.6.9.3 Diverse SNP-Relevant Master Data Changes 511.1.6.9.4 Transfer of SNP Orders to OLTP Systems (Enhanced) 521.1.6.9.5 SNP Supply, Demand, and Deployment Profile (Changed) 521.1.6.9.6 Sourcing of Forecast (New) 531.1.6.10 SCM-APO-SNP-OPT SNP Plan Optimization 541.1.6.10.1 Decomposition Procedures for the Deployment Optimizer (New) 541.1.6.10.2 Diverse Functions in the SNP and Deployment Optimizer Area (Enhanced) 551.1.6.10.3 SNP Priority Profile (New) 561.1.6.10.4 SNP Optimizer Procedures for Fail-Safe Solution Determination (New) 571.1.6.10.5 Subcontracting (Enhanced) 571.1.6.11 SCM-APO-SNP-INS Interactive SNP 581.1.6.11.1 Changes and Enhancements to the Graphic in Interactive Planning 581.1.6.11.2 Usability Changes in Interactive Planning 581.1.6.11.3 Interactive Planning (Enhanced) 601.1.6.12 SCM-APO-SNP-DPL Deployment 621.1.6.12.1 Assignment of Category Groups for ATD Receipt and ATD Issue (Enhanced) 621.1.6.12.2 Decomposition Procedures for the Deployment Optimizer (New) 621.1.6.12.3 Determination of the Means of Transport in the Deployment Heuristic 631.1.6.12.4 Diverse Functions in the SNP and Deployment Optimizer Area (Enhanced) 641.1.6.12.5 Rounding in Deployment (Changed) 651.1.6.13 SCM-APO-SNP-TLB Transport Load Builder 661.1.6.13.1 Transport Load Builder (Enhanced) 661.1.6.14 SCM-APO-SNP-INC Product Interchangeability in SNP 68

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1.1.6.14.1 Product Interchangeability in Supply Network Planning (Changed) 681.1.7 SCM-APO-SDM Multilevel Supply & Demand Matching 691.1.7.1 SCM-APO-SDM-CTM Capable-to-Match 691.1.7.1.1 Enhancements in Capable-to-Match (New) 691.1.7.1.2 Transport CTM Profile (New) 701.1.7.1.3 Automatic Parallel Processing and Scheduling of Jobs 701.1.7.1.4 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New) 721.1.8 SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning 721.1.8.1 New and Changed Authorization Objects 731.1.8.2 Function Improvements in Demand Planning (Enhanced) 741.1.8.3 Activities Deleted from Demand Planning IMG (Deleted) 751.1.8.4 Automatic Parallel Processing and Scheduling of Jobs 761.1.8.5 Release of Forecast Data from the InfoProvider 771.1.8.6 Release of Forecast Data from the InfoProvider 771.1.8.7 SCM-APO-FCS-BF Basic Functions 781.1.8.7.1 Changes and Enhancements for Planning Object Structures 781.1.8.8 SCM-APO-FCS-MAC MacroBuilder 801.1.8.8.1 Changes and Enhancements in Macro Processing 801.1.8.9 SCM-APO-FCS-STF Statistical Forecast 801.1.8.9.1 Changes and Enhancements to Forecasting 801.1.8.10 SCM-APO-FCS-INF Interactive Forecasting 821.1.8.10.1 Changes and Enhancements to the Graphic in Interactive Planning 821.1.8.10.2 Usability Changes in Interactive Planning 821.1.8.11 SCM-APO-FCS-PRP Promotion Planning 841.1.8.11.1 Changes and Enhancements to Promotion Planning 841.1.8.12 SCM-APO-FCS-CHS Characteristics-Based Forecasting 851.1.8.12.1 Changes and Enhancements to Characteristics-Based Forecasting 851.1.8.13 SCM-APO-FCS-CSP Forecast Consumption 861.1.8.13.1 Changes and Enhancements toForecast Consumption and Associated Tools 861.1.9 SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling 871.1.9.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New) 871.1.9.2 Configuration Check in the CIF Comparison/Reconciliation (New) 881.1.9.3 Improved Master Data Integration for Subcontracting (Enhanced) 89

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1.1.9.4 Changes to the Maintenance of Resources 901.1.9.5 Stable Forward Scheduling (New) 921.1.9.6 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) from iPPEData (New/Changed) 921.1.9.7 Bucket-Oriented Block Planning (Changed) 931.1.9.8 Subassembly Planning in the CTP Process 951.1.9.9 Bucket-Oriented Capacity Check in the CTP Process (New) 961.1.9.10 Fixed Pegging (Enhanced) 981.1.9.11 Sequence-Dependent Setup Activities (Changed) 1011.1.9.12 Calculation of the Days' Supply (New) 1031.1.9.13 Inventory Alerts in PP/DS (New) 1041.1.9.14 Target Stock Level in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling 1041.1.9.15 SCM-APO-PPS-PPT Product Planning Table 1051.1.9.15.1 Alert when Mode Linkage of Activities is Violated in Detailed Scheduli 1051.1.9.15.2 Alert when Non-Interruptible Activities are Interrupted During Detaile 1061.1.9.15.3 Alert when Synchronization is Violated in Detailed Scheduling (New) 1061.1.9.16 SCM-APO-PPS-DST Detailed Scheduling Planning Board 1071.1.9.16.1 Alert when Mode Linkage of Activitiesis Violated in Detailed Scheduli 1071.1.9.16.2 Alert when Non-Interruptible Activities are Interrupted During Detaile 1071.1.9.16.3 Alert when Synchronization is Violated in During Scheduling (New) 1081.1.9.16.4 Sequence-Dependent Setup Activities (Changed) 1081.1.9.16.5 Simulation Versions (Enhanced) 1101.1.9.16.6 Improvements to the Usability of the Detailed Scheduling PlanningBoard 1111.1.9.17 SCM-APO-PPS-PVW Product View 1121.1.9.17.1 Alert when Mode Linkage of Activities is Violated in Detailed Scheduli 1121.1.9.17.2 Alert when Non-Interruptible Activities are Interrupted During Detaile 1131.1.9.17.3 Alert when Synchronization is Violated in Detailed Scheduling (New) 1131.1.9.17.4 Manual Maintenance of Fixed Pegging Relationships (Enhanced) 1141.1.9.17.5 Product View (Enhanced) 1161.1.9.18 SCM-APO-PPS-SCF Scheduling Functions 1161.1.9.18.1 Stable Forward Scheduling (New) 116

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1.1.9.18.2 Sequence-Dependent Setup Activities (Changed) 1171.1.9.18.3 Error-Tolerant Scheduling (New) 1191.1.9.19 SCM-APO-PPS-FP Fixed Pegging 1201.1.9.19.1 Fixed Pegging (Enhanced) 1201.1.9.19.2 Manual Maintenance of Fixed Pegging Relationships (Enhanced) 1221.1.9.20 SCM-APO-PPS-CDS Sales Scheduling A Processing 1241.1.9.20.1 Overview of New Features in Sales Scheduling Processing 1241.1.9.20.2 Under- and Overconfirmation Alerts (New) 1251.1.9.20.3 IDoc Inbound Processing and Default Profiles Definable in theApplication Menu (Changed) 1261.1.9.20.4 Mass Maintenance of Sales Scheduling Agreements (New) 1261.1.9.20.5 Pegging-Relevant Quantity for Sales Scheduling Agreements (Changed) 1271.1.9.20.6 Business Add-In for Determining a Suitable Means of Transport (New) 1291.1.9.20.7 Additional Data in Master Data Maintenance for the Sales SchedulingAgreement (New) 1291.1.9.21 SCM-APO-PPS-MMP Model Mix Planning 1301.1.9.21.1 Model Mix Planning (Changed) 1301.1.9.22 SCM-APO-PPS-RPM Planning Matrix 1311.1.9.22.1 Production Planning Using the Planning Matrix (Changed) 1311.1.9.23 SCM-APO-PPS-PPC Product and Process Confirmation 1321.1.9.23.1 Production Backlfush (Enhanced) 1321.1.9.24 SCM-APO-PPS-HEU Heuristics 1331.1.9.24.1 Pegging-Relevant Quantity for Sales Scheduling Agreements (Changed) 1331.1.9.24.2 'Extended Block Maintenance' Heuristic (New) 1351.1.9.25 SCM-APO-PPS-RSP Reservation Planning 1351.1.9.25.1 Reservation Planning (New) 1351.1.10 SCM-APO-MSP Maintenance Planning 1371.1.10.1 Easy Simulation in Maintenance and Service Processing (Enhanced) 1371.1.10.2 Number Range Maintenance of Maintenance Items (Deleted) 1381.1.10.3 Maintenance and Service Planning Board Enhancements (Enhanced) 1391.1.10.4 Master Data in Maintenance and Service Planning (Enhanced) 1401.1.11 SCM-APO-ATP Global Available-to-Promise 1411.1.11.1 BAPI to Determine the Availability Situation (New) 1411.1.11.2 SCM-APO-ATP-BF Basic Functions 142

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1.1.11.2.1 Distribution Key for Lasting Orders in ATP Time Series (New) 1421.1.11.2.2 Location-Dependent Buckets in the Availability Check (Enhanced) 1431.1.11.3 SCM-APO-ATP-PRD ATP in Conjunction With Production 1431.1.11.3.1 Subassembly Planning in the CTP Process 1431.1.11.3.2 Bucket-Oriented Capacity Check in the CTP Process (New) 1441.1.11.4 SCM-APO-ATP-SCH Time and Scheduling Functions 1471.1.11.4.1 Scheduling Using Configurable Process Scheduling (New) 1471.1.11.5 SCM-APO-ATP-EST Explanation & Simulation Tool 1481.1.11.5.1 Explanation Facility of Global Available-to-Promise (Enhanced) 1481.1.11.6 SCM-APO-ATP-BOP Backorder Processing 1481.1.11.6.1 Results Display of Backorder Processing (Enhanced) 1491.1.12 SCM-APO-AMO Alert Monitor 1491.1.12.1 Alert when Mode Linkage of Activitiesis Violated in Detailed Scheduling 1491.1.12.2 Alert when Non-Interruptible Activities are Interrupted During Detaile 1501.1.12.3 Alert when Synchronization is Violated in Detailed Scheduling (New) 1501.1.12.4 Automatic Parallel Processing and Scheduling of Jobs 1511.1.12.5 Under- and Overconfirmation Alerts (New) 1521.1.12.6 Alert Determination in the Background (New) 1531.1.12.7 Changes in the Alert Monitor (Changed) 1531.1.12.8 Inventory Alerts in PP/DS (New) 1541.1.13 SCM-APO-OPT Optimization 1551.1.13.1 SCM-APO-OPT-SNP Supply Network Planning 1551.1.13.1.1 Decomposition Procedures for the Deployment Optimizer (New) 1551.1.13.1.2 Diverse Functions in the SNP and Deployment Optimizer Area (Enhanced) 1561.1.13.1.3 SNP Priority Profile (New) 1571.1.13.1.4 SNP Optimizer Procedures for Fail-Safe Solution Determination (New) 1581.1.13.1.5 Subcontracting (Enhanced) 1581.1.14 SCM-APO-CPR Collaborative Procurement 1591.1.14.1 Business Add-In for Determining a Suitable Means of Transport (New) 1591.1.14.2 SCM-APO-CPR-SCH Procurement Scheduling Agreement 1591.1.14.2.1 Enter Confirmations Manually (New) 1591.1.14.3 SCM-APO-CPR-TRA Stock Transfer 1601.1.14.3.1 Transfer of Characteristic Requirements to Stock Transfer Doc. (New) 160

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1.1.15 SCM-APO-INT Interfaces 1611.1.15.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New) 1611.1.15.2 Implementation Guide for SAP APO Core Interface (New) 1611.1.15.3 CIF Cockpit (New) 1621.1.15.4 SAP APO Monitoring in Computing Center Management System (CCMS) (New) 1641.1.15.5 Configuration Check in the CIF Comparison/Reconciliation (New) 1651.1.15.6 New Options in the CIF Comparison/Reconciliation (Enhanced) 1661.1.15.7 New Interfaces in the CIF Comparison/Reconciliation (Changed) 1661.1.15.8 Integration of SAP R/3 Source List with SAP APO (New) 1671.1.15.9 Subcontracting for Multiple Plants with Loc. Type Subcontractor (New) 1681.1.15.10 SCM-APO-INT-EXT Interface to External Systems 1681.1.15.10.1 Business and Interface Objects and BAPI Methods (Changed) 1681.1.15.10.2 Deletion of Transaction Data Using BAPIs (New) 1711.1.15.10.3 Sending Transaction Data Using BAPIs (New) 1711.1.15.11 SCM-APO-INT-MD Master Data 1721.1.15.11.1 SCM-APO-INT-MD-PDS Production Data Structure 1721.1.15.11.1.1 Enhanced Integration of Reference Operation Sets (Enhanced) 1721.1.15.11.1.2 PP/DS Production Data Structure Comparison Previously: PP/DSRuntime Object (New) 1731.1.15.12 SCM-APO-INT-PPS PP/DS - Production Process Order 1741.1.15.12.1 Enhanced Integration of Reference Operation Sets (Enhanced) 1741.1.15.12.2 CIF Compare/Reconcile Function for Operations and Phases (New) 1751.1.15.12.3 Setup Information in Order Integration (Changed) 1761.1.15.13 SCM-APO-INT-CCR CIF Compare/Reconcile 1781.1.15.13.1 CIF Compare/Reconcile Function for Operations and Phases (New) 1781.1.15.14 SCM-APO-INT-CPP Postprocessing Records of CIF Error Handling 1791.1.15.14.1 Creation of Notes in CIF Error Handling (Enhanced) 1791.1.15.15 SCM-APO-INT-POR Project Order 1791.1.15.15.1 Project Orders (New) 1791.1.15.16 SCM-APO-INT-MOR Maintenance Order 1811.1.15.16.1 Maintenance Orders (New) 1811.2 SCM-BAS SCM Basis 1831.2.1 SCM-BAS-AMO Alert Monitor 1831.2.1.1 Alert Determination in the Background (New) 183

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1.2.1.2 Changes in the Alert Monitor (Changed) 1831.2.1.3 Target Stock Level in Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling 1841.2.2 SCM-BAS-PSM Planning Service Manager 1851.2.2.1 Planning Service Manager (New) 1851.2.3 SCM-BAS-BIF Business Interface Layer 1861.2.3.1 Validation (Enhanced) 1861.3 SCM-FRE Forecasting and Replenishment 1861.3.1 SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (New) 1861.3.2 F&R Optimization Process 1871.3.3 SCM-FRE-MD Master Data 1881.3.3.1 F&R Master Data (New) 1881.3.4 SCM-FRE-IF Interfaces 1891.3.4.1 SCM-FRE-IF-FRP Interfaces from and to FRP 1891.3.4.1.1 F&R Interfaces (New) 1891.3.5 SCM-FRE-TSM Time Series Management 1891.3.5.1 F&R Transaction Data (New) 1901.3.6 SCM-FRE-FRP FRP Functions 1901.3.6.1 F&R Processor 1901.3.7 SCM-FRE-OPM Order Proposal Management 1911.3.7.1 Order Proposal Management (New) 1911.3.8 SCM-FRE-DIF Demand Influencing Factor 1921.3.8.1 Demand Influencing Factors (New) 1921.3.9 SCM-FRE-ANA Analyses 1931.3.9.1 Forecasting & Replenishment Analytics 3.52 (New) 1931.3.10 SCM-FRE-RWB Planning Workbench 1941.3.10.1 Replenishment Workbench (New) 1941.3.10.2 Replenishment Workbench for Stores (New) 1951.3.11 SCM-FRE-EXC Exception Handling 1951.3.11.1 Exception Workbench 1951.4 SCM-ICH Inventory Collaboration Hub 1961.4.1 Audit Trail (New) 1961.4.2 Demand Monitor (New) 1961.4.3 Personalization (New) 1971.4.4 Purchase Orders in Supplier Collaboration (New) 1971.4.5 SCM-ICH-REL Scheduling Agreement Release 1981.4.5.1 Release Processing (Enhanced) 1981.4.6 SCM-ICH-ASN Advanced Shipping Notification 1981.4.6.1 ASN Processing (Enhanced) 1981.4.6.2 Notes (New) 1991.4.6.3 Validation (Enhanced) 2001.4.7 SCM-ICH-IMO Inventory Monitor 200

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1.4.7.1 Inventory Monitor (Enhanced) 2001.4.7.2 Notes (New) 2011.4.8 SCM-ICH-REP ICH Reporting 2021.4.8.1 Alert Monitor (Enhanced) 2021.4.9 SCM-ICH-DIO Inbound/Outbound Data Processing 2031.4.9.1 Inbound and Outbound Messages (Enhanced) 2031.4.10 SCM-ICH-AMO Alert Monitor 2031.4.10.1 Changes in the Alert Monitor (Changed) 2031.4.10.2 Alert Monitor (Enhanced) 2041.4.10.3 Notes (New) 205

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1 SCM Supply Chain Management

1.1 SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization

1.1.1 IDoc Inbound Processing and Default Profiles Definable in the ApplicationMenu (Changed)Use

Until SAP APO 4.0 the activities IDoc Inbound Processing and Default Control Profile were accessedfrom Customizing for Advanced Planning and Optimization under Supply Chain Planning ->Delivery Schedule Processing for Sales Scheduling Agreements.As of SAP SCM 4.1, these functions are no longer in Customizing, but can be accessed using newtransaction codes from the Easy Access Menu under Supply Chain Collaboration -> SalesScheduling Agreement Processing -> Current Settings:

-> IDoc Inbound Processing-> Define Inbound Release Processing /SAPAPO/CMDS_STPSR

(Previously: Set IDoc Inbound Processing /SAPAPO/CUST14)-> Define Sold-To Party Determination /SAPAPO/CMDS_STPD

(Previously: Determination of Sold-To Party over EDI/SAPAPO/CUST15)

-> Default Profiles for Initial Data Transfer-> Maintain Default Control Profile /SAPAPO/CMDS_DEFCNTR

(Previously: Define Default Control Profiles/SAPAPO/CUST10)

-> Maintain Default Confirmation Profile /SAPAPO/CMDS_DEFCNF(Previously: Define Default Confirmation Profiles

/SAPAPO/CUST9)

1.1.2 Changes to the IMG Structure for SAP Advanced Planning and

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UseIn SAP SCM 4.1 the following changes have been made to the IMG structure:

Deleted IMG nodes and IMG activities:

Maintenance and Service Planning (SCM-APO-MSC)

- Define Number Range for Maintenance Items

Alert Monitor (SCM-APO-AMO)

- Alert MonitorThis IMG node and all related activities can now be found under SCM Basis.For more information, see the release note Changes in the Alert Monitor.

Interfaces (SCM-APO-INT)

- IntegrationAll the activities belonging to this IMG node can now be found under Integration with SAPComponents -> Integration of SAP SCM and and SAP R/3.For more information, see the release note Implementation Guide for the SAP APO Core Interface(APO-CIF-IMG).

Product Interchangeability - Master Data (SCM-APO-MD-INC)

- Maintain Application Settings

Vehicle Scheduling Optimization (SCM-APO-VS-OPT)

- Define Additional Fields in the Optimization Profile

Vehicle Scheduling Basic Functions (SCM-APO-VS-BF)

- Maintain Compatibility of Means of Transport/Transportation Group- Maintain Compatibility of Location/Means of Transport- Maintain Compatibility of Means of Transport Between Transportation Groups

Supply Network Planning (SCM-APO-SNP)

- Maintain Global Setting for the Optimizer in SNP

New IMG Nodes and IMG Activities:

Advanced Planning and Optimization

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Maintenance and Service Planning (SCM-APO-MSP)

- Define Counter Types

Master Data (SCM-APO-MD)

- Version Management (SCM-APO-MD-VM)- Create Parallel Processing Profile for Planning Version Copy

- Location (SCM-APO-MD-LO)- Activate Change Documents

- Product (SCM-APO-MD-PR)- Activate Change Documents

- Transportation Lane (SCM-APO-MD-TL)- Activate Change Documents

- Quota Arrangement (SCM-APO-MD)- Activate Change Documents

- Resource (SCM-APO-MD-RE)- BAdI: Change PP/DS Bucket

- Product Interchangeability (SCM-APO-MD-INC) -> Application Settings- Maintain Attribute Properties- Maintain Member Types- Maintain Replacement Types- Maintain Interchangeability Types and Assign Replacement Types- Maintain Default Graphic Profile

- Integrated Product and Process Engineering (SCM-APO-MD-PPE)- Define Settings for Object Dependencies in the iPPE Process Structure- Define Settings for Consistency Check

General Settings -> Settings for the Production Data Structure ->

- Define Settings for Generating Production Data Structures (PDS)- Determine Message Handling for Generating PDS

Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS)

- Global Settings- Transfer Characteristic Requirements to Stock Transfer Doc.

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- Heuristics

- Define Sort Profile- Define Special Sorting

- BAdIs -> Business Add-Ins for R/3 PP/DS Integration- BAdI: Adjustment of Fixed Pegging for Document Change

Product and Process Confirmation (SCM-APO-PPS-PPC)

- Define Control Parameters

Detailed Scheduling Planning Board (SCM-APO-PPS-DST)

- Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) for PP/DS - > Business Add-Ins for the Detailed SchedulingPlanning Board - Configure Interface for Error-Tolerant Scheduling

Product View (SCM-APO-PPS-PVW)

- Order View - Define Selection Rules for Product View

Time and Scheduling Functions (SCM-APO-ATP-SCH)

- Determine Assignment of Item Category to Process Alias

Vehicle Scheduling (SCM-APO-VS)

- BAdI: TP/VS Authorization Checks- BAdI: TP/VS: Freight Units- BAdI: TP/VS Optimizer: Preprocessing

Vehicle Scheduling Basic Functions (SCM-APO-VS-BF)

- Maintain Means of Transport

Vehicle Scheduling Optimization (SCM-APO-VS-OPT)

- Define Field Catalog- Define Compatibility Types

Interactive Vehicle Scheduling (SCM-APO-VS-INS)

- Activate GIS Roadmap

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Supply Network Planning (SCM-APO-SNP)

- Basic Settings - Make TLB Basic Settings- Change Display of Parameters in Interactive TLB- Sourcing of Forecast: Connect SNP and DP Planning Area

- Profiles- Define Parallel Processing Profile

Forecasting and Replenishment (SCM-FRE)- Master Data

- Demand Influencing Factors- Connectivity- Time Series- Forecasting and Replenishment Processor- Requirement Quantity Optimization- Order Proposal Management- Exceptions- Replenishment Workbench- Analytics

Renamed and Restructured IMG Nodes and IMG Activities:

Sales Scheduling Agreement Processing (SCM-APO-PPS-CDS)

- Set IDoc Inbound Processing- Determination of Sold-To Party Over EDI- Define Default Control Profiles- Define Default Confirmation ProfilesSee IDoc Inbound Processing and Default Profiles Definable in the Application Menu

Production Data Structure (PDS) (Previously: Runtime Object (LZO)

- Production Data Structure

- Define Settings for Generating Production Data Structures (PDS)- Determine Message Handling for Generating PDS

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1.1.3 SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components

1.1.3.1 Data Reorganization (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can find the following programs for reorganization in the SAP Easy Accessmenu under Advanced Planning and Optimization -> APO Administration -> Reorganization:

General SAP APO- Delete Alerts

- Reorganize liveCache Objects in the Background- Check Sales Order and Delivery Demands

- Application Log: Delete Expired Logs

Integration- Delete Entries in the Application Log

Integration/Master Data- Reorganize GIS Pre-selection

Demand Planning- Reorganize Planned Independent Requirements

- Manage Job Logs

- Check liveCache Time Series Data

- Toolbox for Planning Object StructuresGlobal ATP

- Check Sales Order and Delivery Requirements

- ATP: (SD) - Delete Orders from the Database- Product Allocation Assignment from Sales Orders

- Product Allocation Assignment: Check

- Product Allocation Assignment: Update

- Delete Application Log

- Delete C-Log Data

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Production Planning- Delete Logs

- Delete Production Data Structures

Transportation Planning/ Vehicle Scheduling- Delete Completed Deliveries

- Delete Completed Deliveries in the Background

- Delete Completed Shipments

- Delete Completed Shipments in the Background

1.1.3.2 APO Consistency Checks

UseIn Release SCM 4.1 several APO consistency checks are easily available from the Easy Access menu (Advanced Planning and Optimization -> APO Administration - > Consistency Checks) .The following tests are available:

General APO- Sales order and delivery requirements checks

- LiveCache checks and tools

- Model and versions consistency checks

- Order Document Management Customizing check

- Order document consistency check

Integration- CIF postprocessing function

- CIF postprocessing multiple call function

- CIF compare/reconcile function

Demand Planning- Time series consistency checks

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- Planning object structures consistency checksSupply Network Planning

- Time series consistency checks

- Model and versions consistency checks

Capable-to-Match- Master data consistency check

Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling- Reorganization of pegging areas and account assignment objects- PP/DS runtime object check- Model and versions consistency checks

- Consistency of product variants between APO and R/3

Global ATP- Time series consistency checks

- Product allocation assignment by sales orders

- Control product allocation assignment

- Product allocation assignment update

Transport Planning/Vehicle Scheduling- Consistency check for vehicle scheduling

1.1.3.3 SCM-APO-CA-CDP Characteristics-Dependent Planning

1.1.3.3.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 and SAP R/3 Plug-In 2004.1, you can check in the CIF comparison/reconciliation oftransaction data whether product variants have the same configuration data in both systems. You can alsouse the option Check Details to specify that the characteristic values for the product variants are alsochecked.

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You execute the comparison under Advanced Planning and Optimization -> APO Administration ->Integration -> Comparison of Master Data -> Comparison of Product Variants.

1.1.3.3.2 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) fromiPPE Data (New/Changed)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you must generate a production data structure (PDS) for iPPE data to be able to usethe data for planning. This also applies for already existing data. The production version is used forgenerating a PDS.

- Current Process if Using Connected DIMP System:You have created iPPE data in the DIMP system, and transferred the data using the Core Interface(CIF) to the SAP APO system. The data were active immediately in the SAP APO system, andavailable for planning.

- New Process if Using Connected DIMP System:You create iPPE data in the DIMP system. You transfer the data using the Core Interface (CIF) tothe SAP APO system. The data are inactive here and cannot be used for planning. You generate aproduction data structure (PDS) from the production versions of the relevant master data. Duringgeneration, the system checks if the data are correct. If the data contains errors, no PDS isgenerated; the data retains its previous status and is available for planning. If the system hassuccessfully generated the production data structure, the changed data can be used for planning. Theprevious status of the data is no longer available.

- Process for iPPE as Standalone Scenario in SAP APO:You create iPPE data in the SAP APO system. In the standalone scenario, you have the option ofgenerating production data structures with new or changed data automatically, or using the data,which is at first inactive, at a later point in time. In this case, you also generate a production datastructure from the relevant production version. After the system has generated the production datastructure, the data are available for planning.

Check Production Data Structure (Check PDS)As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can generate iPPE master data in a check PDS and monitor if the results aresuitable for planning. This check PDS can only be generated for PP/DS and inactive planning versions.Check PDSs cannot be generated in the active planning version 000.

You can create orders for check PDSs and execute all steps of your planning process. If the data arecorrect, you can generate the PDS in the active planning version. The status of the PDS in the activeplanning version is also available in all inactive planning versions assigned to the models that are

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assigned to the production version.

Effects on Existing DataYou must generate the production data structures at least once for all existing data.

See alsoRelease Information for Topic:

Rename Runtime object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)There is a check that determines if iPPE data used to generate production data structures are correct andsuitable for planning.

See also the Release Information for Topic:

Consistency Check for iPPE Data

1.1.3.3.3 Bucket-Oriented Block Planning (Changed)Use

The Block Planning with Buckets has been changed in SCM 4.1. Now, in block planning, you canexecute a bucket-oriented capacity check based on PP/DS buckets.

The advantage of a bucket-oriented capacity check in block planning as opposed to infinite planning isthat an operation can only be scheduled to a particular block if sufficient capacity is available for thisoperation. The advantage over the previous finite planning is that a maximum capacity load is achievedfor the resource by avoiding gaps. In the bucket-oriented capacity check, the system starts from thedesired date and proceeds in the planning direction to see whether sufficient bucket capacity is available.If there is, the system reserves it. An operation cannot be scheduled over several buckets. That is, theoperation must be completed by the end of the bucket at the latest.

Until now, you could only use single mixed resources for bucket-oriented block planning as it was onlypossible to create the buckets on the basis of SNP buckets. Now, using the new PP/DS bucketcapacity, you can also use multimixed resources, single activity- and multiactivity resources forbucket-oriented block planning.

As the buckets for block planning are no longer based on the SNP buckets, a resource used forbucket-oriented block planning can now also be used in SNP at the same time. However, SNP still doesnot observe any block planning.

Prerequisites

- You can only execute the bucket-oriented capacity check for the following resource types:

- Single activity resource

- Single mixed resource

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- Multiactivity resource (created dimension-free)- Multimixed resource (created dimension-free)

- The resource to be checked should have the following settings:

- You have created the blocks in the Block Planning tab page.- You have set the Finite Planning indicator in the General Data tab page.- You have maintained the parameters for time-continuous capacity in the Time-Cont.Capacity

tab page.

- You have maintained the following parameters for the PP/DS bucket capacity in the PP/DSBucket Cap. tab page:In the Bucket Definition field, you choose the setting From Block Planning.In the Finite Capacity field, you choose the setting Bucket Capacity.

- Using the function key Bucket Capacity, you can display the capacity for each bucket.- The resource to be checked must be assigned as the primary resource to a PPM or to a PDS in the

mode of an activity and you must have set the indicator calendar resource.You can use the Check Plans function key in the resource maintenance to check whether thesesettings have been made for the resource in the PPM/PDS. The model consistency check alsocarries out the same check.

- If you use bucket-oreinted block planning along with the CTP check, use the standard strategyprofile SAP_BCTP or your own strategy profile with the same settings.

Effects on Existing DataIf you already use bucket-oriented block planning, you have to execute the general upgrade report/SAPAPO/OM_LC_UPGRADE_41 for the liveCache before upgrading to SCM 4.1. A CDPconsistency check has to be carried out for block planning. You do this using the report/SAPAPO/OM_CDP_41_PREP_CHECK. For all block planning resources, this report checks whetherthese resources are used as primary resources in PPMs and that the calendar resource indicator hasbeen set. The system records the PPMs for which a block planning resource is not used as the primaryresource and/or the calendar resource indicator is not set.

When upgrading to SCM 4.1, the XPRA /SAPAPO/XPRA_PPDSBUCKET is carried out. The systemuses this XPRA to convert the bucket definition of block planning resources to the new PP/DS bucketcapacity.

See alsoRelease Information on Changes in Resource Maintenance

Release Information on the Bucket-oriented Capacity Check in the CTP Process

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1.1.3.3.4 Block Planning Using Variant Configuration (New)Use

As of Release SCM 4.1, you can execute block planning using variant configuration. In previous releases,you could only execute block planning for products using the setting CDP.

In Customizing for SAP APO, you determine the configuration relevance for products. The configurationrelevance determines if a product is planned with variant configuration or CDP (characteristics-dependentplanning).You have the following options for block planning when using the setting VC:

- Block planning using production data structures (PDS)For configurable products, class and characteristics data are used for block planning.For non-configurable products, the classification of an operation from the routing (class type 018) istransferred.Note

You can also execute block planning in this way using the setting CDP.

- Block planning using the production process model:You have assigned the activities to a class and created a standard valuation in the production processmodel.

Resources must be maintained in SAP APO:

A class with class type 400 must be created in SAP APO and assigned to the products. The characteristicsshould be integrated from the R/3 system (plug-in) to ensure that uniform characteristics are used in theR/3 system and in SAP APO.

1.1.3.3.5 'Extended Block Maintenance' Heuristic (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can use the Extended Block Maintenance heuristic(SAP_CDPBP_03) to create,delete and move blocks in a resource, or to change the length of these blocks.

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1.1.3.3.6 Consistency Checks in liveCache - APO DB for CDP and Configuration(NeUse

As of SAP SCM 4.1, the system performs a consistency check on order receipts/requirements inconfiguration and characteristics-dependent planning. You can choose either a general or detailed check.

You can also check the characteristic values for block basis definitions in the liveCache and the database.

1.1.3.3.7 Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO (New)Use

As of Release SCM 4.1, you can map reference characteristics from the R/3 system (plug-in) in SAPAPO.

You must specify which tables and fields from the R/3 system (plug-in) correspond to the tables andfields in SAP APO as the structures and fields in the R/3 system differ from those in SAP APO.

Effects on CustomizingYou assign the tables and fields in the R/3 system and in SAP APO in Customizing for AdvancedPlanning and Optimization under Map Reference Characteristics.

If you use reference refer to table fields that are not included in the standard delivery, you can use theBusiness Add-In (BAdI) Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO.

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1.1.3.3.8 Transfer of Characteristic Requirements to Stock Transfer Doc. (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can transfer characteristic requirements of demand to stock transfer documents.

The system copies the characteristic requirements from the pegged requirement to the stock transferdocument, and assigns demand and stock transfer documents to each other by means of automaticallyfixed pegging.

This enables you to use characteristic requirements in planning across plants.

Effects on CustomizingYou can activate this function in Customizing for Advanced Planning and Optimization under SupplyChain Planning -> Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) -> Global Settings ->Transfer Characteristic Requirements to Stock Transfer Doc.

1.1.3.4 SCM-APO-CA-COP Collaborative Planning

1.1.3.4.1 Collaborative Planning using ITS Plug-In and Internet CommunicationFramework (New)Use

As of SAP Web Application Server 6.40, the SAP Internet Transaction Server (SAP ITS) is integratedinto the kernel as an ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service called "ITS Plugin" and the ITSPlugin will be accessed through the ICMan (Internet Communication Manager) like other ICF services.It is possible to use this new function together with collaborative planning.

A separate server is now no longer required for ITS.

RecommendationIf you are installing a new SAP SCM system and do not want to work with the Collaborative AlertMonitor, we recommend that you make use of this function.

RestrictionIt is currently not possible to use the ITS Plugin together with the Collaborative Alert Monitor.

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Effects on System AdministrationYou activate the ITS Plugin for the relevant service in the HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenancetransaction (SICF). Expand the path default_host/sap/bc/gui/sap/its and select the relevant service.Activate it using the context menu. Irrespective of the services that you want to use, you must activatethe CLPGLOBAL service.

1.1.3.5 SCM-APO-CA-VC Variant Configuration

1.1.3.5.1 Consistency Check for Product Variants (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 and SAP R/3 Plug-In 2004.1, you can check in the CIF comparison/reconciliation oftransaction data whether product variants have the same configuration data in both systems. You can alsouse the option Check Details to specify that the characteristic values for the product variants are alsochecked.

You execute the comparison under Advanced Planning and Optimization -> APO Administration ->Integration -> Comparison of Master Data -> Comparison of Product Variants.




- Block planning using production data structures (PDS)For configurable products, class and characteristics data are used for block planning.For non-configurable products, the classification of an operation from the routing (class type 018) is

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1.1.3.5.3 Consistency Checks in liveCache - APO DB for CDP and Configuration(NeUse

As of SAP SCM 4.1, the system performs a consistency check on order receipts/requirements inconfiguration and characteristics-dependent planning. You can choose either a general or detailed check.

You can also check the characteristic values for block basis definitions in the liveCache and the database.

1.1.3.5.4 Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO (New)Use

As of Release SCM 4.1, you can map reference characteristics from the R/3 system (plug-in) in SAPAPO.

You must specify which tables and fields from the R/3 system (plug-in) correspond to the tables andfields in SAP APO as the structures and fields in the R/3 system differ from those in SAP APO.

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Effects on CustomizingYou assign the tables and fields in the R/3 system and in SAP APO in Customizing for AdvancedPlanning and Optimization under Map Reference Characteristics.

If you use reference refer to table fields that are not included in the standard delivery, you can use theBusiness Add-In (BAdI) Map Reference Characteristics in SAP APO.

1.1.4 SCM-APO-MD Master Data

1.1.4.1 Logging of Master Data Changes with Change Documents (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, by making the appropriate setting in Customizing for SAP APO, you can havechanges to the following master data objects logged in the system:- Location

- Product

- Transportation lane

- Quota arrangementThis enables you to keep track of how and when master data is changed.

To activate change logging for one of the aforementioned object types, choose the relevant master dataunder Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data in the SAP SCM Implementation Guide, andthen Activate Change Documents. Here you can define the subobject types belonging to this object typethat are to be subject to change logging.Change logging is not active in the standard system.

If change logging is active, the system generates change documents if changes are made to the subobjectspreselected in Customizing. To display the change documents, invoke the Display Change Documentsfunction in the SAP APO menu under the relevant master data.

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1.1.4.2 Extended Hierarchy (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, the hierarchy structure extended hierarchy is available for the creation ofhierarchies. You can use the extended hierarchy if a hierarchy node is to be assigned to several parentnodes. This can make sense, for example, in Transportation Planning/ Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS),where a plant supplies a customer and several alternative itineraries via different transshipment locations(such as ports) are available. In this case, with the extended hierarchy, you can assign a plant (hierarchylevel 2) to several transshipment locations (hierarchy level 1).You define the hierarchy structure for the extended hierarchy in Customizing under Define HierarchyStructure. You can create and change the extended hierarchy in the SAP APO menu under Master Data-> Hierarchy -> Maintain Hierarchy.

See alsoVarious Functional Enhancements in TP/VS

1.1.4.3 Fast Entry of Hierarchy Nodes (Extended)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, a fast-entry screen area is available in the maintenance transaction for hierarchies(in the SAP-APO menu under Master Data -> Hierarchy -> Maintain Hierarchy). This functionenables you to add hierarchy nodes quickly and easily.

1.1.4.4 Display Profiles for Master Data Maintenance (New)Use

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In the standard system, all tab pages are displayed in master data maintenance. As of SAP SCM 4.1, youcan create display profiles for locations, products, and location products, in order to suppress individualtab pages. This enables you to gain a better overview of master data maintenance and tailor the latter tosuit your own particular requirements.

You can create the following display profile categories:

- Template profilesTemplate profiles are created by the system administrator for certain user groups (e.g. for all usersin planning). Template profiles are used by the system for all users who have not created their ownuser profile.

- User profilesUser profiles are created by users on the basis of template profiles and can be changed by themwhenever they wish. A user can have several user profiles for several template profiles.

- Standard template profiles and standard user profilesIf the Standard Profile indicator has been set in a template or user profile, the system uses it as astandard template profile or a standard user profile. There can only ever be one standard template orstandard user profile. If a user has been assigned to a standard template profile, this is automaticallyused if the user has not created his own standard user profile. If a user has created a standard userprofile, this is used by default.If neither a standard nor a template profile has been created, the system displays all tab pages inmaster data maintenance.

1.1.4.5 Where-Used List for Master Data (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, a where-used function is available for the following master data object types in SAPAPO:

- Location

- ProductLocation product

- Production process model

- Production data structure

- Resource

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- Transportation laneProduct-specific transportation laneMeans of transport

With the where-used list, you can display dependent objects linked to a master data object, such asdependent locations for a product. You obtain an overview of where a master data object is used. This isparticularly important if you are thinking of deleting an object.For objects with many dependencies, we recommend running the where-used list function in thebackground and loading the results later.

To invoke the where-used list function, choose Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data-> Master Data Object (Location, Product, Production Process Model, Product, Production ProcessModel, Production Data Structure, Resource or Transportation Lane) -> Where-Used List from the SAPEasy Access mySAP Supply Chain Management screen.

1.1.4.6 Mass Maintenance of Sales Scheduling Agreements (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 you can change any data relating to sales scheduling agreement items, provided thatit is data that can also be changed in Master Data Maintenance.You can activate or deactivate sales scheduling agreements and change the scheduling agreement profileand the confirmation profile.

Effects on System AdministrationChoose Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data -> Mass Maintenance and select the objecttype Sales Scheduling Agreement.

See alsoFor more information see the release information on Mass Maintenance of Master Data and the SAPLibrary for SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization underSAP APO Master Data -> MassMaintenance.

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1.1.4.7 SCM-APO-MD-LO Location

1.1.4.7.1 Subcontracting for Multiple Plants with Loc. Type Subcontractor(New)Use

Up to now, a subcontractor was mapped in SAP APO as a vendor location (location type Vendor).Subcontracting for multiple plants could not be mapped in SAP APO, since the system could notdistinguish between the plants, and mixed up the receipts and requirements for the plants.

As of SAP SCM 4.1 and SAP R/3 Plug-In 2004.1, the new location type Subcontractor is available. Youcan assign both a plant and a vendor in this subcontractor location. Planning for a plant-vendorcombination now takes place in the subcontractor location. If a subcontractor works for multiple plants,you can map this situation by creating multiple subcontractor locations each with its own plant-vendorcombinations.

You create the subcontractor location manually in the location master data maintenance in SAP APO.The subcontractor location is not integrated with SAP R/3.

1.1.4.8 SCM-APO-MD-PR Product

1.1.4.8.1 Assignment of Category Groups for ATD Receipt and ATD Issue(Enhanced)Use

Previously, you have been able to specify which order categories contribute to increasing and reducingthe available-to-deploy quantity (ATD quantity). To do this, you defined a category group for both theATD receipt and ATD issue in the location master data.

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can make this specification not just for location, but also for a product at alocation. This means you can also assign the category groups for the ATD receipt and issue in thelocation product master (on the SNP 2tab page). During deployment execution, the system first checkswhether the category group has been specified for the location product. If not, the system performschecks on the location level. If a category has not been defined for the location either, the system uses thedefault ATR (receipt) or ATI (issue) category group.

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1.1.4.9 SCM-APO-MD-INC Product Interchangeability - Master Data

1.1.4.9.1 New Functions in Master Data for Product Interchangeability

UseAs of SAP SCM 4.1 the following new functions in master data for product interchangeability aresupported to provide a more flexible usage of the product interchangeability service. This fulfills thetechnical prerequisites for the use of the new functions in subsequent releases.

- One-to-many substitution (1:n substitution)A product is replaced by a group of individual products (also called product combination).In subsequent releases this function will be supported by the new ATP and SPP processes.

- Many-to-one substitution (n:1 substitution)- A group of products is replaced by a single assembly

- A number of individual products are replaced by the same productThat means, one supersession chain contains two different discontinuation steps with the samesuccessor product (A --> C and B --> C).

In subsequent releases this function will be supported by the new ATP and SPP processes.

- Many-to-many substitution (n:m substitution)A group of individual products is replaced by another group of individual products.In subsequent releases this function will be supported by the new ATP and SPP processes.

- Multi level replacementA substituted product is again substituted with a new product or a group of products. This could be acombination of one-to-one or one-to-many substitutions or a combination of both.In subsequent releases this function will be supported by the new ATP and SPP processes.

- Application settingsIn order to create various alternatives to a simple product-to-product substitution, for instance, aone-to-many substitution with products only or a one-to-one substitution with assemblies only, thefollowing new attributes are introduced:

- Basic member type

- Member type

- Replacement type

- Product substitution procedure

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This is a new interchangeability group type. You can use the product substitution procedure forgrouping a number of interchangeability groups that are used by the ATP application.

- Application relevanceWith this indicator you can specify whether an interchangeability group is relevant for planning,ATP or both.

- Status management for interchangeability groupsThis function is required to control the usage of an interchangeability group by various otherapplications.

- New attributes for superssesion chainIn order to handle special cases of product substitution, the following attributes are introduced forthe interchangeability group type supersession chain:

- Quantity factor- Priority factor

- Demand percentage

- Successor product planning date

- Stock exhaustion date

- Stock exhaustion warning date

- Additional information

- Location dependency of attributesSome attributes may be different depending on the location. With this function you can control,whether an attribute is specific to a certain location or valid in all locations.

- Usability improvements on the user interface:

- Graphical display areaA new graphical display area is provided in order to represent an interchangeability groupgraphically.

- Collapsible screen areasYou can collapse/expand all areas on the user interface.

- Enhancements in user settings

- You can activate/deactivate predefined replacement types for an interchangeability group

- You can set one replacement type as the default replacement type at user level

- You can activate/deactivate the graphical display area

- You can choose your default search option

- XML upload via background jobA new report is provided in order to transfer interchangeability master data in XML format from thelegacy system to the SAP APO system via background job.

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1.1.4.10 SCM-APO-MD-RE Resource

1.1.4.10.1 Changes to the Maintenance of Resources

UseThe maintenance of resources has been changed in SCM 4.1:

Changes to interface

The resources interface has been redesigned in SCM 4.1 to improve usability. Here, the followingmaintenance tab pages were removed:

- Planning parameters- Standard capacityThe parameters that you previously maintained in these two tab pages were included in a new tab pagedepending on their use.

The following maintenance tab pages were added:

- Time-Cont.CapacityThis tab page contains the planning parameters that only affect the time-continuous capacity of aresource, such as the setup matrix, time buffer, and so on.

- PP/DS Bucket CapacityIn this tab page, you create the parameters for creating PP/DS buckets. (See above.)

- SNP Bucket Capacity (Only available for mixed resourses.)In this tab page, you define the parameters for creating SNP buckets.

The Planning Parameters section was added to the General Data tab page. Here, you create thegeneral planning parameters, such as the Finite Planning or the Finiteness Level.

Introduction of the PP/DS Capacity

The resource maintenance has been enhanced by the tab page PP/DS Bucket Capacity. Using this tabpage, you can define a PP/DS capacity as well as the time-continuous capacity for a resource that you usein PP/DS.

The PP/DS bucket capacity of a resource provides the basis for the bucket-oriented capacity check in theCTP process and in block planning. Until now, in block planning, you could already execute abucket-oriented capacity check using single-mixed resources. This is now possible for several resourcetypes. Moreover, you can now also use a single-mixed resource for SNP and for the bucket-orientedcapacity check at the same time.

You can define PP/DS buckets for the following types of resources:

- Single-activity resource

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- Single-mixed resource

- Multiactivity resource (created dimension-free)- Multimixed resource (created dimension-free)A resource with PP/DS bucket capacity must have the following settings:

- You set the indicator Finite Planning in the General Data tab page.- You maintain the data for the time-continuous available capacity in the Time-Cont.Capacity tab

page.

- You define the following parameters for creating the PP/DS bucket capacity in the PP/DS BucketCap. tab page:- Bucket Definition

- Bucket Schema

- Bucket Factor

- Finite Capacity

- Using the Bucket Capacity function key, the system displays the capacity profiles for every bucket(for example, capacity in hours).

- Using the Check Plans function key, you can check whether the resource is used as the calendarand primary resource in the PPM or the PDS. This is essential before you can execute abucket-oriented capacity check for the resource. You can also carry out this resource check using themodel consistency check.

Effects on Existing DataIf you already use bucket-oriented block planning, you have to execute the XPRA/SAPAPO/XPRA_PPDSBUCKET when upgrading to SCM 4.1. Using this XPRA, the system convertsthe bucket definition of the resources planned in block planning to the new PP/DS bucket capacity.

Effects on System AdministrationNote that, as a result of the interface changes in the resource maintenance, existing batch input programsand CATTs may no longer be runable.

Effects on CustomizingCustomizing of the master data has been enhanced by the BAdI Change PP/DS Bucket.

See alsoRelease Information on Bucket-Oriented Capacity Check in the CTP Process

Release Information on Bucket-Oriented Block Planning

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1.1.4.11 SCM-APO-MD-PPE Product and Process Engineering

1.1.4.11.1 Consistency Check for iPPE Data

UseAs of SCM 4.1, you can use the iPPE consistency check in SAP APO to check the master data of one ormore products whose master data were maintained in iPPE before using the data in other functions suchas Demand Planning and Production Planning.

The master data required for manufacturing a product are bundled in a production version. Therefore,data in production versions is checked in the consistency check. You can check several productionversions.

You call up the consistency check in the following way:

- As program PPE_CONSISTENCY_CHECK to check mass data

- As report on the Reports tab page in the navigation area of the iPPE Workbench Professional tocheck one or more production versions

- In the context menu of the iPPE Workbench Professional- As an individual transaction. Choose Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE) ->

iPPE Consistency Check in the SAP Easy Access Menu.The consistency check can be activated for generating production data structures and for preventing thegeneration of production data structures that are not suitable for planning.

You can find Customizing for the consistency check in the IMG under Advanced Planning andOptimization -> Master Data -> Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE) -> Define Settingsfor Consistency Check.

You can find Customizing for message handling and generating production data structures in the IMGunder Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Master Data -> Integrated Product and ProcessEngineering (iPPE) -> General Settings for Production Data Structure.

1.1.4.11.2 Extended Process Integration of iPPE Data

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- Fixed Quantity Consumption at Variants:As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can maintain fixed quantity consumptions for input materials(components). You maintain a fixed quantity consumption when the quantity of the material useddoes not depend on the lot size. The fixed quantity consumption can be maintained for each changestatus of the variant. You cannot maintain a variable and a fixed quantity consumption at a variant.The fixed quantity consumption is not evaluated for repetitive manufacturing and for SNP.The fixed quantity consumption can only be used at the assembly item for an assembly.

- Fixed and Variable Duration and Consumption at Activities:As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can maintain fixed and variable durations and consumptions at all setup,teardown, and production activities, except for line routing.

- Cost Fields in the Access:The access contains a field for single-level variable costs that are included in SNP. This fieldcontains the quantity-dependent costs that results from using the production version.You can also specify a cost function in the access that uses the optimizer to calculate the productioncosts for fluctuating product quantities.The access also contains multi-level cost fields (fixed and variable). These contain the costs thatresult from using the production version. In contrast to the single-level costs, the costs for providingthe components are already included here. The variable cost field is quantity-dependent, whereas thefixed cost field is quantity-independent.

- Procurement Priority:You can maintain the procurement priority in the access. In planning, CTM chooses the source ofsupply with the highest priority. If the procurement priority was not maintained, or there are severalsources of supply with the same procurement priority, the multi-level costs are evaluated.

- Aggregate Scrap:You can use the Aggregate Scrap indicator if scrap between the activities that have apredecessor-successor relationship should be cumulated. The system then determines the scrap ofthe connected activities and calculates the required material quantity.

- Usage of Demand Planning in the Access:You can create accesses with the usage 'Demand Planning'. You can execute Demand Planning forthe relevant production version in SAP SCM.

All indicators and fields mentioned above can also be used in the iPPE Workbench Express and theiPPE Workbench Professional.- Link to Mass Maintenance:

As of SAP SCM 4.1., you can edit iPPE data using mass maintenance. Attributes can only bemaintained in a change status of a variant or mode. You cannot create new change statuses.

- Block Planning in iPPE:Block planning involves forecasting and preassigning resource capacities for products with specificproperties.As of SCM APO 4.1, you can define block basis definitions for resources in the routing activities.Activities that are planned for a certain resource in block planning are described using classes andcharacteristics. Only orders for which the characteristic values of the activities correspond to theblock basis definition are scheduled for a block. You can use block planning in iPPE forconfigurable and non-configurable products.

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1.1.4.11.3 iPPE Workbench Express and iPPE Workbench Professional (New /Changed)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, the iPPE Workbench is called the iPPE Workbench Professional.As of SCM 4.1, you can use the iPPE Workbench Express in addition to the iPPE WorkbenchProfessional. The iPPE Workbench Express has no functions in addition to those contained in theiPPE Workbench Professional.- You can use the iPPE Workbench Express to create, change, and display the following data:

- Production versions

- Single-level product structures with object dependencies in a production version- SNP routings and routings for a production version

- You can use change numbers with validity periods to maintain data in the iPPE WorkbenchExpress.

- You cannot display, edit, or create the following iPPE objects in the iPPE Workbench Express:- Line balances

- Line structures

- Color schemes

- Focus objects- Document assignments

- Joint products

- Alternative decompositions

- Long texts

- Configuration simulation

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- Products

- Resources

- Time-dependent planning parameters

- References to phantom assemblies

- Parallel sequences in routings

- You can copy existing production versions with the relevant product and process structure in theiPPE Workbench Express if the production versions correspond to the restrictions listed above.

- You can find the Customizing for the profiles of the iPPE Workbench Express in the iPPECustomizing under Define User Profiles for iPPE Workbench Express.

Effects on Existing Data- Data that were maintained in the iPPE Workbench Professional can be edited in the iPPE

Workbench Express if the data correspond to the restrictions listed above.- Production versions whose data can be displayed and maintained the iPPE Workbench Express

are marked with the (@08@) icon.- If you cannot or only partially display the production versions and the relevant data in the iPPE

Workbench Express, you can access, display, and edit the data in the iPPE WorkbenchProfessional.

1.1.4.11.4 Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) fromiPPE Data (New/Changed)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you must generate a production data structure (PDS) for iPPE data to be able to usethe data for planning. This also applies for already existing data. The production version is used forgenerating a PDS.

- Current Process if Using Connected DIMP System:You have created iPPE data in the DIMP system, and transferred the data using the Core Interface(CIF) to the SAP APO system. The data were active immediately in the SAP APO system, andavailable for planning.

- New Process if Using Connected DIMP System:You create iPPE data in the DIMP system. You transfer the data using the Core Interface (CIF) tothe SAP APO system. The data are inactive here and cannot be used for planning. You generate aproduction data structure (PDS) from the production versions of the relevant master data. Duringgeneration, the system checks if the data are correct. If the data contains errors, no PDS is

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generated; the data retains its previous status and is available for planning. If the system hassuccessfully generated the production data structure, the changed data can be used for planning. Theprevious status of the data is no longer available.

- Process for iPPE as Standalone Scenario in SAP APO:You create iPPE data in the SAP APO system. In the standalone scenario, you have the option ofgenerating production data structures with new or changed data automatically, or using the data,which is at first inactive, at a later point in time. In this case, you also generate a production datastructure from the relevant production version. After the system has generated the production datastructure, the data are available for planning.

Check Production Data Structure (Check PDS)As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can generate iPPE master data in a check PDS and monitor if the results aresuitable for planning. This check PDS can only be generated for PP/DS and inactive planning versions.Check PDSs cannot be generated in the active planning version 000.

You can create orders for check PDSs and execute all steps of your planning process. If the data arecorrect, you can generate the PDS in the active planning version. The status of the PDS in the activeplanning version is also available in all inactive planning versions assigned to the models that areassigned to the production version.

Effects on Existing DataYou must generate the production data structures at least once for all existing data.

See alsoRelease Information for Topic:

Rename Runtime object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)There is a check that determines if iPPE data used to generate production data structures are correct andsuitable for planning.

See also the Release Information for Topic:

Consistency Check for iPPE Data

1.1.4.11.5 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New)Use

The production data structure is a master data in SAP APO that can be used in place of the PPM fordifferent planning applications.

The production data structure is generated from production version data.

The system generates production data structures containing classic BOMs and routings automaticallyafter the data has been transferred using the APO Core Interface.

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You must generate production data structures manually or using a report for production versions thatcontain iPPE master data after the data has been transferred.

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can also use the production data structure in Production Planning and DetailedScheduling (PP/DS) for the following planning applications:- Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) with Subcontracting- Supply Network Planning (SNP)- Supply Network Planning (SNP)with Subcontracting- Capable-to-Match Planning (CTM)- Capable-to-Match Planning (CTM) with Subcontracting- Block Planning and Characteristics-Dependent Planning (CDP)- Demand Planning (DP)

See alsoRelease Information:

Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) from iPPE Data

1.1.4.11.6 Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)(Changed)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, EA-IPPE 3.0, and PI2004.1 (SAP_APPL 3.1 and above), 'runtime object (RTO)'has been renamed to production data structure (PDS). This applies to all compound words using the term'runtime object'.There are different types of production data structures (PDS) that can be differentiated according towhere the master data originated from and the usage / application in planning.

Master Data Source:

- Production data structure generated from iPPE data

- Production data structure generated from R/3 data, that is, classic master data (BOM, routing,recipe)

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- DP production data structure

- SNP production data structure

- CTM production data structure

- PP/DS production data structure

1.1.4.12 SCM-APO-MD-CL Classes and Characteristics




- Block planning using production data structures (PDS)For configurable products, class and characteristics data are used for block planning.For non-configurable products, the classification of an operation from the routing (class type 018) istransferred.Note





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1.1.4.13 SCM-APO-MD-PDS Production Data Structure

1.1.4.13.1 PP/DS Production Data Structure Comparison (Previously: PP/DSRuntime Object (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 you can compare R/3 master data with the PP/DS production data structure generatedfrom it in SAP APO. This means that you can check whether R/3 data has been transferred to SAP APOcorrectly.This function is made up of two comparisons:

1. Comparison of the Change DateYou can use this simple comparison to check whether R/3 master data or changes to it has alreadybeen transferred to SAP APO, based on the date of the last change to the bill of material, routing,master recipe and production version.

2. Comparison of the Explosion ResultsYou can use this comparison to carry out a detailed check of the master data, based on the explosionresults.During the comparison, the explosion result of the R/3 manufacturing order (production or processorder) is simulated and compared with the simulated explosion result of the PP/DS production datastructure in SAP APO.Within this comparison, the system compares operations, phases, input and output products and theactivity relationships of the manufacturing order.

NoteYou should note that the master data explosion for orders in the comparison is simulated andused as the basis for the comparison. If Business Add-Ins are executed during the comparisonthe result of the comparison may be incorrect.

3. Retransfer of the Master DataFor deviating master data, you can carry out a retransfer of the PP/DS production data structurefrom SAP R/3 to SAP APO.

Choose Advanced Planning and Optimization -> APO Administration -> Integration -> CompareMaster Data -> Compare PP/DS Production Data Structure.

See alsoFor more information see the SAP Library for SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) under Integration of SAP APO and SAP R/3 -> Technical Integration -> SAP APO Core

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Interface .

For more information about the name change from PP/DS runtime object (PP/DS-LZO) to PP/DSproduction data structure (PP/DS-PDS) see the release notes Renaming: Runtime Object (LZO) -Production Data Structure (PDS).

1.1.4.13.2 Integration of Order BOMs/WBS BOMs (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 and SAP R/3 Plug-In 2004, you can generate a production data structure for orderand WBS BOMs, and transfer these to SAP APO. You can also transfer substructures.

You execute the transfer in the R/3 system (plug-in) under Logistics -> Central Functions -> SupplyChain Planning Interface -> Core Interface Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Integration Model-> Change Transfer -> Production Data Structure (PDS) -> Transfer Order BOM/WBS BOM.You can call the transferred order and WBS BOMs in SAP APO under Advanced Planning andOptimization -> Master Data -> Production Data Structure -> Display Production Data Structures.Order and WBS BOMs have the source of supply type FOCUS.

1.1.4.13.3 Production Data Structure (PDS): Supported Uses in Planning (New)Use

The production data structure is a master data in SAP APO that can be used in place of the PPM fordifferent planning applications.

The production data structure is generated from production version data.

The system generates production data structures containing classic BOMs and routings automaticallyafter the data has been transferred using the APO Core Interface.

You must generate production data structures manually or using a report for production versions thatcontain iPPE master data after the data has been transferred.

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can also use the production data structure in Production Planning and DetailedScheduling (PP/DS) for the following planning applications:- Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) with Subcontracting- Supply Network Planning (SNP)

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- Supply Network Planning (SNP)with Subcontracting- Capable-to-Match Planning (CTM)- Capable-to-Match Planning (CTM) with Subcontracting- Block Planning and Characteristics-Dependent Planning (CDP)- Demand Planning (DP)

See alsoRelease Information:

Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)Process Change: Generate Production Data Structures (PDS) from iPPE Data

1.1.4.13.4 Rename Runtime Object (RTO) to Production Data Structure (PDS)(Changed)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, EA-IPPE 3.0, and PI2004.1 (SAP_APPL 3.1 and above), 'runtime object (RTO)'has been renamed to production data structure (PDS). This applies to all compound words using the term'runtime object'.There are different types of production data structures (PDS) that can be differentiated according towhere the master data originated from and the usage / application in planning.

Master Data Source:

- Production data structure generated from iPPE data

- Production data structure generated from R/3 data, that is, classic master data (BOM, routing,recipe)

Usage / Application in Planning:

- DP production data structure

- SNP production data structure

- CTM production data structure

- PP/DS production data structure

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1.1.4.13.5 SCM-APO-MD-PDS-SIM Display and Simulation

1.1.4.13.5.1 Displaying production data structures (PDS)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1 there is a new display function for production data structures (PDS). This functionprovides a useful tool for troubleshooting:

- Data transfers that use the SAP APO Core Interface (CIF)- Planning (PDS displays the data used by the planning function)With the PDS display function you can:

- Display the complete PDS (for example, with all input and output components) for every validitydate and configuration

- Display old versions of the PDS, if they exist

- Simulate what a PDS would look like if it were generated based on current iPPE data for PP/DS

- Display specific PDS information for a given date and configuration

The transaction displays production data structures regardless of their master data type (iPPE, R/3 BOMsand routings and order BOMs).Limitations

- The function is a display transaction only; it is not possible to save a simulated PDS

- The function is only accessed from SAP APO; it cannot be accessed from SAP R/3

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1.1.5 SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling

1.1.5.1 BAdIs for Transportation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling (New)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, you can use the following Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) in the componentTransportation Planning/Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS):- TP/VS: Freight Units

(/SAPAPO/VS_FUNIT)- TP/VS Authorization Checks

(/SAPAPO/VS_AUTHORITY)- TP/VS Optimizer: Preprocessing

(/SAPAPO/VS_OPT_PREP)You can find the BAdIs in the Implementation Guide (IMG) under Advanced Planning and Optimization-> Transportation Planning and Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS) -> Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) forTP/VS.

1.1.5.2 Various Functional Enhancements in TP/VS (Enhanced)Use

As of SAP SCM 4.1, the following functional enhancements are available:

- Assigning Locations to Multiple Transshipment LocationsWhen you define hierarchies in master data, you can now assign a location, for example, a plant tomultiple transshipment locations (only for hierarchy structure type Extended Hierarchy). In thisway, you can map several alternative itineraries with different transshipment locations.TP/VS optimization still cannot take this into account, however. Therefore you must definecompatibilities for transshipment locations

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