Topic Covered -

1. New Batch PP Consultants Demo Session  

2. Enhancing Learning and CV Preparation Strategies  

3. Addressing Training Gaps and Interview Preparation  

4. Experience Over Certifications and Training Resources  

5. SAP Training, Internship, and Consulting Program  

6. Production Planning Module and Manufacturing Process  

7. Master Data and Production Planning in SAP PP  

8. System Structure, Functionality, and Data Management  

9. Material Master Configuration and BOM Setup  

10. Demand Planning and Material Requirements Planning  

11. Process Overview, Workshops, and PP Course Details  

New Batch PP Consultants Demo Session

parminder led a demo session for the new batch of PP consultants, outlining the agenda and the journey to becoming a consultant. He emphasized the importance of focus and encouraged participants to respond to his questions via chat. parminder discussed the challenges faced by individuals attempting to become consultants and introduced a comprehensive program aimed at covering all the necessary aspects for becoming a consultant. He also announced upcoming workshops for the team, emphasizing the importance of attending these workshops and completing the prerequisite course, "SAP in a Nutshell," within the next two weeks.

Enhancing Learning and CV Preparation Strategies

parminder emphasizes the importance of completing courses, finding learning buddies, and addressing the challenges of self-paced learning through live trainings and a dedicated Telegram channel. He stresses the need for high energy levels and interaction with others to enhance learning and motivation. parminder introduces a dynamic course content with recorded videos, live sessions, and a commitment to provide 40 hours of live training, focusing on hands-on experience and assignments. He also discusses the importance of a self-paced CV preparation course, availability of templates and reference CVs, and the provision of on-demand mentor calls for CV review and guidance.

Addressing Training Gaps and Interview Preparation

parminder discussed the gap between training and industry expectations, emphasizing the need for practical implementation experience. He introduced a new self-paced course aimed at bridging this gap, which has received a significant response and is being scaled up. parminder also highlighted the benefits of a free, complementary course called 'SAP Job and Mastery' and a product called 'Prepare for SAP Interviews' to aid in interview preparation. He stressed the importance of professionalism, consultant's perspective, and not being overly concerned with minor details during interviews. parminder encouraged attendees not to be discouraged by rejections and offered a mock interview service to help prepare for interviews.

Experience Over Certifications and Training Resources

parminder discussed the importance of experience over certifications in the job market, suggesting that certifications can be pursued after gaining experience. He emphasized the need for consultants to have a brief understanding of multiple modules to effectively discuss client issues and pass information to relevant teams. parminder introduced a series of 200+ hours of video courses covering different modules and topics, and highlighted the availability of server access for three months to help consultants resolve issues. He also discussed the creation of a Mind Maps library and Content Library for training purposes, and mentioned the addition of 100 scenario-specific documents with SAP screenshots to the library.

SAP Training, Internship, and Consulting Program

parminder discussed the benefits and future pricing of their training courses, as well as the SAP internship program for students who have purchased two bundles. He detailed the implementation of SAP for an automobile company, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and crafting a standout CV. parminder also introduced a one-year program for diamond members, designed to equip participants with consulting skills and compatibility with existing jobs. The conversation ended with Parminder preparing to introduce the SAP PP production planning process and hand over to faisal for a demonstration of SAP screens.

Production Planning Module and Manufacturing Process

Parminder discussed the production planning module, its importance in the manufacturing industry, and its role in controlling various aspects of production. He differentiated between make-to-stock and make-to-order scenarios and explained the sales and operations planning process, which involves generating demand from various sources and running the material requirement planning (MRP). He also highlighted the importance of understanding the differences between plan orders, production orders, and production order releases, and the role of the production execution team in executing the production process. parminder emphasized the need for consultants and extensive master data setup, and outlined the training process, which would involve executing the process in the system and setting up company codes, plants, and other configurations.

Master Data and Production Planning in SAP PP

faisal, a co-trainer with extensive experience in SAP PP, was introduced by parminder. faisal emphasized the importance of master data in production planning, stating that a perfect master data set is crucial for a smooth project run. He explained the material master as a repository for all product information, including details like product name, unit, stock location, description, and strategy. faisal demonstrated the system, showing how to access and understand the information available in the material master. He also discussed the process of creating a production order, the concept of material types, and the process of finding and displaying materials in the system.

System Structure, Functionality, and Data Management

faisal explained the structure and functionality of the system, focusing on the production side. He detailed how the system categorizes data into different views, such as basic data, extended sub box, and accounting, each serving a specific department. He also discussed the concept of client level data, which is common to all plans, and how it is maintained in the system. faisal further explained the material master, which includes information about the material's availability in different plants, and the importance of different data fields such as market type, lot size, and procurement type. He also touched on the concept of make-to-stock and make-to-order scenarios, explaining how the system generates planned orders based on demand.

Material Master Configuration and BOM Setup

faisal discussed the configuration and setup of the material master in the system, explaining that it is set up as a finished good and that the Bill of Material (BOM) is used to maintain information about the materials needed to produce the finished goods. He demonstrated how to create and display a BOM, and how to input and find material numbers. He also explained the concept of base quantity and its relation to the production of finished goods, and introduced the concept of production versions. faisal emphasized the importance of accurate and detailed master data in their production process and mentioned the need for configuration changes, which require approval and testing before being implemented in the production system. He concluded by stating that they would delve deeper into these topics in future sessions.

Demand Planning and Material Requirements Planning

faisal explained the demand planning process in their system, using tools like Excel, SNOP, and IBP. He detailed how past sales orders are analyzed to predict expected demand for a specific month and demonstrated how to input this demand using the MD61 T-code and monitor it using the MD04 T-code. faisal also discussed Material Requirements Planning (MRP), its validation of current stock situation, and the proposal of planned orders. He ran an MRP live session and showed how to view the results on the MD04 screen. He further explained the process of converting a planned order to a production order, checking for raw material availability, and executing the production order through confirmation and goods receipt. faisal also touched on the concept of backflush and manual goods issue, and the status of the production order for financial settlement. He concluded by asking if there were any questions about the process.

Process Overview, Workshops, and PP Course Details

Faisal provided a quick overview of a process, which was acknowledged by parminder. parminder emphasized the need for a more detailed, 2-3 hour session to ensure understanding of the process. He also mentioned upcoming workshops on SAP navigation and SAP, scheduled for September 15th and 14th respectively. parminder encouraged everyone to complete the SAP in a Nutshell content before starting the PP training on September 21st. He also mentioned that sessions would now be held on Saturdays and Sundays due to requests for earlier timings. parminder discussed the upcoming PP course, emphasizing that it would be a 2-hour session with two trainers covering 95% of the curriculum. He also mentioned that the price for the course might increase due to added content. parminder clarified that the course was only for enrolled students and that the workshop was an exception, lasting three hours. He also addressed questions from Vinay about the one-year program, emphasizing its intensive nature and the potential for placement assistance. parminder assured Vinay that the program would not require a bond and that participants could receive a consultant-level offer after completing the program.