Understanding Confirmation Parameters in SAP PP

In SAP Production Planning (PP), confirmation parameters play a crucial role in accurately capturing production data. These parameters define how you record the output, rework, and scrap generated during a production run. Let’s delve into the critical aspects of confirmation parameters and how they impact your production process.

Partial vs. Final Confirmation:

One of the most critical parameters is determining partial or final confirmation. The system calculates this based on the confirmed quantities. Here’s the breakdown:

• Partial Confirmation: If the total confirmed quantity (sound output + rework + scrap) is less than the planned production quantity, it’s marked as a partial confirmation. This indicates that production is ongoing.
• Final Confirmation: When the total confirmed quantity equals or exceeds the planned production quantity, it’s considered a final confirmation. This signifies the completion of production for that order.

This distinction is essential for accurate inventory management and production scheduling.

Configuring Confirmation Parameters:

SAP PP offers flexibility in configuring confirmation parameters to suit your production needs. Here are two main categories:

• Fixed Parameters: These are system-defined settings that govern the basic confirmation behavior, such as the determination of partial/final confirmation, as explained earlier.
• Variable Parameters: These allow for customization on a production order level. You can define control parameters like proposing default confirmation quantities, setting automatic milestone confirmations, and handling errors during confirmation. These can be accessed through transactions like IW41 (create production order) or IW42 (change production order).

Benefits of Effective Confirmation Parameters:

• Improved Production Visibility: Accurate output, rework, and scrap recording provide valuable insights into production performance.
• Enhanced Inventory Management: Confirmation data helps maintain precise inventory levels, preventing stockouts and overstocking.
• Efficient Production Scheduling: Confirmation parameters enable better scheduling of future production runs by reflecting actual production progress.

Conclusion:

Confirmation parameters are a fundamental aspect of SAP PP. By understanding how they work and configuring them appropriately, you can ensure accurate production data capture, improving production control, inventory management, and overall efficiency.