Conquering Production Planning: Must-Know Tcodes in SAP PP

The SAP Production Planning (PP) module is the command center for manufacturing operations. It streamlines everything from bill of materials (BOM) creation to shop floor control. But navigating this vast landscape can be daunting, especially for new users. Here’s where transaction codes (Tcodes) come in – shortcuts to specific functions.

This blog equips you with the essential Tcodes to conquer SAP PP:

Master Data Management:

• MM01/MM02/MM03 (Material Master): Create, change, or display material master data – the foundation for production planning.
• CS01/CS02/CS03 (Work Center): Define and manage work centers, the resources where production happens.
• CA01/CA02/CA03 (Characteristics): Create and maintain characteristics for material specifications.

Planning and Forecasting:

• PP01 (Planning Data): Access the PP area menu, your one-stop shop for planning activities.
• MD04 (Material Forecast): View and analyze material forecasts to anticipate demand.
• MF60 (Production Planning Table): Maintain planning data like planned orders and in-house production.

Production Orders:

• CO01 (Create Production Order): The workhorse Tcode for generating production orders that define what, how much, and when to produce.
• CO02 (Change Production Order): Modify existing production orders to adapt to changing requirements.
• CO03 (Display Production Order): View the details of a specific production order.

Shop Floor Control:

• CO11 (Goods Receipt): Confirm production completion and record produced materials.
• CO15 (Confirmation List): Review and manage a list of production confirmations.
• CO13 (Goods Issue): Issue components from the warehouse to production.

Bonus Tcodes:

• CJ30 (Where-Used List): Find where a material is used in production.
• ML81 (Production Monitor): Monitor the real-time status of production orders on the shop floor.