Streamline Assembly with Kitting in SAP PP

In manufacturing, efficiency is king. When assembling finished products, the kitting process can be a game-changer. Kitting involves pre-assembling the various components needed for production into a single unit. This eliminates time-wasting searches for parts and ensures a smooth assembly flow.

What can SAP PP do for Kitting?

SAP PP (Production Planning) offers functionalities to integrate kitting into your production processes seamlessly. Here’s a breakdown of the key features:

• Bill of Materials (BOM): A core component in SAP PP, the BOM defines the elements needed to create a finished product. You can create a separate BOM specifically for your kit to ensure all necessary parts are included.
• Production Orders (CO): Production orders are used to plan and manage the manufacturing process. In kitting, you can create a production order for the kit itself. This ensures proper planning and allocation of resources for kit assembly.
• Material Management (MM): MM within SAP PP handles material procurement and inventory control. It helps manage the stock levels of individual kit components and the finished kit itself.

Benefits of Kitting in SAP PP

• Reduced Lead Times: Having pre-assembled kits ready significantly reduces assembly times. This translates to faster order fulfillment and improved customer satisfaction.
• Improved Inventory Control: Kitting helps maintain accurate inventory levels for finished kits and individual components, reducing the risk of stockouts and overstocking.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Pre-assembled kits minimize picking errors during assembly, leading to higher product quality.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined assembly processes with readily available kits free up valuable production time and resources.

How to Implement Kitting in SAP PP

Here’s a simplified overview of the process:

1. Define Kit Components: Identify the components needed for your kit and create a separate BOM in SAP.
2. Production Order Creation: Use CO01 to create a production order for the finished kit.
3. Component Allocation: Specify the individual components and their quantities in the production order.
4. Production Planning: Schedule the kitting process within your overall production plan.
5. Picking and Assembly: Pick the required components based on the production order and assemble the kits.
6. Goods Receipt: Use MIGO to record the finished kits into your inventory.