PP - Production Planning
Analyze supply demand situation per material
Misinterpreting firmed and planned orders
Goal: stable production planning and execution.
Typical stakeholders: production planner, shop-floor lead, material planner.
KPIs to watch: schedule adherence, component availability, production order rework rate.
A business user runs MD04 during the normal PP process cycle.
Consultant note: Use least privilege, validate master data, and keep reversals documented.
Problem: Planner misreads supply/demand situation and triggers unnecessary procurement.
Diagnosis: Check MRP element types, firming indicators, and planning horizon assumptions.
Resolution: Use agreed MD04 review variant and confirm with MRP controller before execution actions.