sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining ERP 360 gba a ing SP Home » SAP PP » SAP PP Training » SAP PP Routing SAP PP Routing @ veto vse Sansa ho Novae, ‘SAP PP Routing defines a lst of activties/operations that are required to be performed, in which ‘sequence and machine they have to performed, and what are activity times required in ord produce an assembly or a semi-finished product. This tutorial on SAP PP routing is part of our free ‘SAP PP training. to No Econ Lotus start with areal: sxample. Gears Manufacturing Industry uses a variety of processes tke casting, forging, extrusion, powder metallurgy, and blanking. Each operation is performed in a different machine. For example, casting process uses furnace and molding machines, forging uses hammer forging machines, etc. SAP PP routing for a gear is defined as the folowing sequence with ‘machines and times, Fray er) oka ro = cre crm Control Key in SAP PP Routing Operation We have discussed control keys in work centr tuoral. Control keys from work centers wil be copied to operation when we create SAP PP routing. Depending on the control key, the system understands whether a particular operation needs to be scheduled and if ‘capacity and costing need to be calculated or not hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy 9sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining Here is the information about each fei in the control key. Dscheduing | oe. ca. Rear Brin | | Disched.extemal on [| ttematy processed operation | [3 mene cantratn (rt PIP) | onto Key defini Transaction OP 2 ‘Scheduling If his indicator is marked, the system schedules the operation using operation time, formula (rom work center) and production ‘order quantily. Le, the system calculates start dateistat time and finish datertime. If itis not marked, the system considers the ‘operation as only for information. Det. Cap. Requirement ‘This incicators set only when capacity needs to be calculated for the operation. The system uses scheduling calculation from the previous indicator to calculate capacity, We cannot use this indicator without the scheduling indicator activate, Insp, Char, Required hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy a9sunmotr 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining ‘This incicator is only activated when an inspection needs to be done after this operation and its results are needed to be recorded. For example, before furnace operation, analyze charge material composition and record it against that operation using inspection characteristics Aut, Goods Receipt ‘Automatic goods movement (goods receipt of an assembly wll be posted when this operation is confirmed. Generally, this indicator willbe assigned to the final operation. Print Time Tickets ‘When shop floor paper's printed from a production order, the system uses this indicator to determine whether ths operation need to be included in a time ticket or not Rework If this indicator is activated, the system identifies that rework can be occur inthis operation, so that automatic calculation of yield {quantity at the time confrmation wil not happen. For the rework quantity entered in operation no automatic GR will happen even though we activate automatic goods receipt indicator. It must be pasted manually. Print Confirmation, Print ‘These indicators aro considered by the system when order is confirmed and printing is triggered at the of order release. Operations with the relevant indicators willbe printed atthe shop floor. Cost Cost fr this operation wil be calculated using operation details, order quantity and costing formula from a work center. hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy a9sunmotr External 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining Let's say a particular operation (6.9, a die press) is performed outside the manufacturing premises by a vendor, In this case, we hhave to activate this indicator, so that tho system will generate a purchase requisition for this operation. ‘Operation with extemal processing will be scheduled based on lead time entered inthe operation. If you want the system to ignare lead time and schedule as per standard values (setup, machine and labor time), activate schedule extemal operation indicator Confirmations ee ee SS Bo cmmemtrece ao Ss When a milestone confirmation is selected, the system will confirm the preceding operations automatically. If confirmation required Js selected, an operator will have to confirm the operation and ‘enter operation details atthe time of confirmation. SAP PP Routing Structure CSM sees tS hips:sap-certieaion infalplsap-pptraining'sap-pp-ouing! lente the relevant operation details. We can also restrict a user not to angswrnz017 SSAP PP Routing, SAP Reasing Tora - Free SAP PP Training ‘SAP PP routing has different levels in its structure and different types of data are maintained at each level. Here are these levels: 1, Header 2 Sequences 3. Operation 4. BOM Components 5. QM Inspection characteristics 6. PRT Assignment 7. Tigger point assignment Creation of SAP PP Routing Header Details of SAP PP Routing ‘SAP PP routing header contains information about routing status, usage, vallity period, lot size, et, Usage and Status Usage defines for which applications the routing can be used, For example, Production or Plant Maintenance or all applications, et, ‘Status can be active and inactive. IF SAP PP routing is created with incomplete data and lator a user wants to update the missing data, it can be kept with status "Inactive", So that it cannot be used by the system untiit is marked as active, hiipsisap-certiicationinfelplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-xouingy srsunmotr 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Tutsi - Free SAP PP Trining ‘SAP PP Reuteg Usage an Status in Header Date ‘SAP PP Routing Slatus in Header Date This is stat date and end dates forthe routing which define its validity period. hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy angsunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining ‘Sequences in SAP PP Routing We have three sequences in SAP PP routing 1. Standard sequences 2. Parallel sequences 3. Alternate sequences Production process operations which are caried out one after another are defined in the sequence, ‘Standard sequence is a linear and simple sequence created in a routing, When there is a possibilty ofan atterative operation or procedure forthe standard sequence operation, itis defined in allerative sequences. When there is possibilty of an operation which can be performed at the same time withthe main operation inthe standard sequence, itis defined in parallel sequences. NOTE: 1. We have a Routing and a Rate Routing which are used in discrete and repetiive manufacturing processes respectively. 2. In a routing, we can use altemate and parallel sequences whereas in a Rate Routing we can only use parallel sequences, Here are some re life examples. Consider the previous example of gear manufacturing where the slandard sequence is as follows -Furace/Mold -> Hammer forging -> Hydraulic press -> Die press > CNC Machine Lot's say we have two hammer forging machines which are used depending on the tonnage operated. When tonnage is less than 100 TONs, business uses Forging Machine 1 (FM1) and iitis greater than 100 TON, they use Forging Machine 2(FM2). In this, ‘case, an alternate sequence is created with a [ot size 100 TON to Maximum TON it can be operated with the work center FM2, When an order is created less than 100 TON, the system uses standard sequence. -Fumace/Mold ->Hammer forging FMT -> Hycraulic press -> Die press > CNC Machine ‘When order is created more than 100 TON, the system uses the standard sequence, Fumace/Mold -> Hammer forging FM2 -> Hydraulic press > Die press > CNC Machine Lots say we have two die presses which can be operated in parallel. This can be defined as a parallel sequence. co = a oo Paral! Sequence in SAP PP Routog Routing Operation Details hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy m9sunmotr 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining ‘Operation details contain: 1. Work center in which an operation needs to be performed 2. Operation description ‘3. Time required (activity time) to perform the operation forthe base quantity 4. Interoperation times '5. Additional information for operation which system uses for scheduling and other purposes Sepepponaspppaopopsine: Contre Kay Selection n Operation Ovoviow (CAO1 Transaction) Input all operations ina sequence with work centers on which they should be performed on Operations Overview screen. L F Assigrng Camporent othe Operation (CAO! Transaction) hips:sap-certieaion infalplsap-pptraining'sap-pp-ouing! angsunmotr 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining ‘When a routing is created for an assembly, system will copy its ill of material (BOM) to it. During production process, al the BOM. items might be consumed at the fist operation itself or few components can also be consumed atthe later operations. SAP uses this information to post goods issue automatically during backllsh when operation is confirmed, By default, the system assigns all the components tothe FIRST operation Here isthe procedure to change the default allocation of components. Fst, click on 8 Compaloc nd select the component you want to assign, Here, for example, | have added only below components in BOM and need BARSTOCK, DUCTILE IRON and CAST IRON in fumace operation and the rest atthe dle press stage. 1. BARSTOCK 2. CAST IRON 3. DUCTILE IRON 4, PLASTIC RESINS, Select components which you want to assign lo the Furnace operation (here, the frst 3 components) and cick on “New ‘Assignment’ button hiipsisap-certiicationinfelplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-xouingy anesunmotr 'SAP PP Roxting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining New Assignment Window ‘ek on button Seta] to lsplay all the associated operatons, Then, select the required operation to which you want to assign the components Fiat Tree Components are Assigned to Operation 0010 hips:isap-certieation infalplsap-pp-training'sap-pp-ouin! 119sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Reatng Tutorial - Free SAP PP Teining Plastic Rosin is Assigned to tho Operation 0050 (Ole Press) BUSINESS EXAMPLE ‘The following raw materials are used in Gear Manufacturing which are components ofits BOM. + Bar Stock + Cast tran + Ductile Iron + Forgings + Gear Blanks + Gear Stee! + Near-net Forgings + Other Gear Materials + Plastic Resins + Plastic Slock Forms + Powder Metal Materials + Tool Stee! ‘Operation sequences: Furnace/Mold -> Hammer forging -> Hydraulic pross -> Die press -> CNC Machine Here, not all materials are required and consumed atthe start of the operations (Le. fumace and molding). There are a few items hich are consumed in subsequence operations also. Like powder metal material and tol steel are required inthe die press. Ifo ‘component assignment is done, the system will assign them to frst operation by default. hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy 9sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining ‘To create sequences, click on "Sequence" button. By defaull, a standard sequence will be created. ont nosing: Sees 1) 8B GEO Benn anew damm oe aoe tate eee vse acetone sr) ‘To create parallel oraterate sequences click on [) eon aqme ongory hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy v9sunmotr ‘branch and retum before which operation. 'SAP PP Rexting, SAP Roxtng Turia - Free SAP PP Trining ‘Choose relevant (alternate seq.) radio button and press Enter. The system will ask about an operation after which you want to ee nm ‘Select an operation from which you want to create an alternate operation. Lets say here we are creating an alternate sequence for hydraulic press for lot size more than 10 TONS. ‘Sequence Detals 9 SAP PP Rautng ‘Then, click “Operations” to maintain alternate operation(s) that you want. hips:isap-certieation infalplsap-pp-training'sap-pp-ouin! Sequence Detals Seren ra9sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Ttril- Free SAP PP Teining Orla or Atorsa Sanne You can see this as graphical layout by clicking jp icon in Sequence Overview screen. ont ote segs Ovo Sequence Ovevion ~ Graphical isla (0) Here, dick on | button, hiipsisap-certiicationinfelplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-xouingy wiesunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining ea Dissay 2) When quality inspections are required to be carted out during the manufacturing process, Quality Inspection characteristics has to be assigned forthe relevant operations. These inspection characteristics are called in-process inspection characteristics. When an ‘operation assigned with inspection characteristics is confirmed, an inspection lot will be generated and quality inspection person wil center result recording cick on| ff inspection Characteristics sft selecting an operation and assign sutabe inspection characteristic. PRT Assignment in SAP PP Routing PRT (Production Resources/Tools) which are used for testing during production can be assigned to the corresponding operations in routing or inspection characterises, PRT can be an any of the below types: 4. Material PRT 2 Equipment PRT 3. Document PRT Each PRT has its own behavior and usage, When you want to measure wear and tear of the tools used for treating, we can create it {as equipment PRT, ‘A material PRT can be procured, also keep itn stock and we can track is value and quantity at any time, We need a valid material master for this (transaction MMO1), Equipment production resources and tools are serviced at regular intervals. We need a valid equipment 101), aster for ths (transaction hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy s19sunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining ‘An instruction or guide for manual testing can be attached as document PRT. We need a valid document master info record for this (transaction €VO1n), Click on {RPRT in operation overview after selecting an operation. — Ce ee een Assignment of PRT on Operation ‘Select suitable PRT (Materal or equipment or document) you want to assign and save. Trigger Point Assignment in SAP PP Routing ‘Trigger points are assigned to operations in a routing to trigger certain functions in the production order. Below are some of the common functionalities used for trigger points: + Relea succeeding operations + Release up to stop indicator + Release preceding operations + Create order by copying + Insert reference operation set + Start workflow task (for example, send mail to @ user) ‘The detailed functionality of trigger points and its functionality wll be explained in anther tutorial Other Operation Specific Details used ii Routing ‘Apart from these delails there is some additional information which can be maintained al operations level which primafly contols “Scheduling” and “Capacity’. Here some important information is explained ‘Select an operation for which you want to maintain the operation specif details hiipsisap-certiicationinfelplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-xouingy ri9sunmotr 'SAP PP Roisin, SAP Rotting Trial - Free SAP PP Teining Resting Opraton Osta in CADSICAN? Reduction strategy conirols scheduling of an operation when its production start date and end date are not within the basic dates. ‘This topic will be explained in dota in one ofthe next tutorials. Interoperation time also considered by the system atthe time of scheduling which was explained in tuloral on SAP PP Scheduling, ‘Also, you can find a relationship between Reduction strategy and Interoperation time in nex! tutorials, som (Chrequted spitting No.of sits in. processng time [Veeconemcat stetng) Splting Section in Rang Operation Deas It required, a spit indicator can be activated, Then, the system uses “Number of Indvidual capacity’ in work canter atthe time of ‘Scheduling (refer to work center tutorial), ‘Number of spits entered here will be consider by the system to split the capacity load to the number of spits. If this number of spit {snot matching wit the numberof individual capacities entered in the work center, then the system uses the smaller of these two ‘Minimum processing time entered here will be used by the system after it calculates processing ime by considering the number of Splits, The system will make sure that the processing ime calculated will not drop below this value during siting, hiipsisap-cetiicationinfalplsap-pp-traininglsap-pe-rodingy aigsunmotr 'SAP PP Roasing, SAP Rextng Trial - Free SAP PP Teining SAP Rate Routing vs. SAP Routing ‘SAP rate routing has same behavior and structure as SAP PP routing, However, there is no altemate sequences in SAP rate routings. SAP routing will be generally used in diserete manufacturing whereas SAP rate outing willbe used in repetitive manufacturing, Did you like this tutorial? Have any questions or comments? 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