SAP Production Planning (PP) is a module of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems from SAP. It provides production planning capabilities and tracks the production process from ordering raw materials to shipping the finished product. SAP PP enables companies to quickly identify and eliminate bottlenecks and production disruptions to improve productivity and results. The software can be used in many industries, from manufacturing to retail.

SAP PP enables companies to plan, control and monitor all components of production. This includes processes such as material requirements planning, order planning, capacity requirements planning, production planning, scheduling and cost control.

• Material requirements planning:
  This process involves determining the material needed to produce a product or service. SAP Production Planning determines the materials required and the quantity necessary for production.
• Order planning:
  When planning orders, SAP PP takes into account the number of orders required for production, delivery times, the type of material, and other relevant factors.
• Capacity requirements planning:
  This function includes planning production capacities. SAP Production Planning determines which machines and resources are required for production, how much personnel must be deployed and which production steps are necessary to achieve the production target.
• Production planning:
  This process involves planning the production steps required to produce a product or service. SAP PP takes into account the number of steps required, the type of material, the sequence of work steps, and other factors.
• Scheduling:
  This involves planning the dates for the production of a product or service. SAP PP takes into account the delivery time, the time required for each production step and other factors.
• Cost control:
  This process refers to controlling the costs of producing a product or service. This includes monitoring the costs of materials, labor, machinery, and other factors.