SAP APO 3.1

The Online Knowledge Product consists of 5 separate Learning Maps for Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Operations (Manufacturing), Supply Chain Outbound (Fulfillment) Solution Consultants, Business Solution Technology Consultants and Technical Administrators.

Click on the links below to access any of the individual Learning Maps:

         Solution Consultant (also Presales, Support Consultant):

Learning Map for Supply Chain Planning Learning Map for Supply Chain Operations (Manufacturing) Learning Map for Supply Chain Outbound (Fulfillment)

        Technology Consultant (also Customer IT, Support Consultant):

Learning Map for Business Solution Technology Learning Map for Technical Administration

Supply Chain Planning: Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This VC session introduces the Supply Chain Planning functionality and processes in SCM APO 3.1.

Supply and Demand Planning SAP Library (HTM)

Online documentation for the implemented planning scenarios

Mass Maintenance Tools Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes the mass maintenance tools in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to give an overview about:

Maintain master dataAssign forecast profilesAssign life cycle profilesCarry out model consistency checks

Mass Maintenance Tools Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This SAP APO 3.1 delta training session shows you how to use the new mass maintenance tools.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Maintain master dataAssign DP profilesCarry out model consistency checks

Using the Mass Maintenance Tool SAP Library (HTM)

Information about how to use the mass maintenance tool

Scheduling Agreements in SNP Heuristics Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes scheduling agreements in SNP heuristics in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Create a scheduling agreement in the SAP R/3 system that is relevant to planning in SAP APOTransfer a scheduling agreement from SAP R/3 to SAP APO using a CIF integration modelCreate schedule lines in SAP APO through SNP heuristics and scheduling agreement releasesConfirm releases with collaborative procurement Evaluate results in the SAP R/3 system

Scheduling Agreements in SNP Heuristics Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session describes scheduling agreements in SNP heuristics in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Create a scheduling agreement in the SAP R/3 system that is planning relevant in SAP APOTransfer a scheduling agreements from SAP R/3 to SAP APO using a CIF integration modelCreate schedule lines in SAP APO through SNP heuristics and scheduling agreement releasesConfirm releases with collaborative procurementEvaluate results in the SAP R/3 System

Scheduling Agreements in SAP APO Supply Network Planning iTutorial (SIM)

This SAP APO 3.1 delta training session introduces the new process for scheduling agreements in SNP heuristics in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to describe and explain the new process.

Scheduling Agreements in SNP Heuristics Demo Script (DOC)

This demo script shows how the use of scheduling agreements for product procurement in SNP heuristic planning enables SAP customers to improve collaboration with their vendors. Vendors are better informed of demand times and demand quantities, so processing times can be reduced. Vendor-confirmed quantities can also be included in planning as maximum vendor capacities.

Once you have worked through this demo you will be able to:

Demonstrate the benefits of procurement scheduling agreements

Procurement Scheduling Agreements in Heuristic-Based SNP SAP Library (HTM)

Details about procurement scheduling agreements and their relationship to heuristic-based planning.

CTM with Demand Prioritization Based on Descriptive Characteristics Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes the new process of CTM with demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Create a demand forecast for specified descriptive characteristics and release it to SNPSet up a consumption group for these descriptive characteristicsDefine special sortings for demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics in CTM

CTM with Demand Prioritization Based on Descriptive Characteristics in Order liveCache Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session introduces the new process of CTM with demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Create a demand forecast for specified descriptive characteristics combinationsSet up a consumption group for these descriptive characteristicsUse master data mass maintenance for changing the consumption group of location products Define special sortings for demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics in CTM

Descriptive Characteristics in CTM Planning iTutorial (SIM)

This SAP APO 3.1 delta training session introduces the new process of CTM with demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics.

Once you have worked through this simulation you will be able to:

Create a demand forecast for specified descriptive characteristics combinationsSet up a consumption group for these descriptive characteristicsUse master data mass maintenance for changing the consumption group of location productsDefine special sortings for demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics in CTM

CTM with Demand Prioritization Based on Descriptive Characteristics Demo Script (DOC)

This demo script shows how to use descriptive characteristics for demand prioritization in a CTM planning run in SAP APO 3.1. Sales orders generated in SAP R/3 with parameters customer and customer group are transferred to SAP APO. Descriptive characteristics allow consumption of only those independent requirements that were allocated to that characteristic combinations of distribution center, customer group and customer.

Once you have worked through this demo you will be able to:

Demonstrate the benefits of using descriptive characteristics in CTM

Rules-Based CTM SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on how forecast demands can determine substitutions or constraints in the demand fulfillment area, either using descriptive characteristics or using the set attributes location, product, and category

SNP - PP/DS Integration Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes different aspects of integration between APO Supply Network Planning (SNP) and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS). It presents several new features in APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Describe overlapping planning horizons in SNP and PP/DSExplain conversion of orders between SNP and PP/DSDescribe SNP PPM generation for mode combinationsPresent a planning scenario for SNP stock build-up

SNP - PP/DS Integration Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroon session describes different aspects of integration between APO SNP and PP/DS. It presents several new features in APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Describe overlapping planning horizons in SNP and PP/DSExplain conversion of orders between SNP and PP/DSDescribe SNP PPM generation for mode combinationsPresent a planning scenario for SNP stock build-up

Integrating SNP and PP/DS SAP Library (HTM)

Detailed documentation on integration and task distribution between SNP and PP/DS.

Generating SNP PPMs from PP/DS PPMs SAP Library (HTM)

Study the documentation to learn about SNP PPM generation with and without lot size margin.

Cross-Period Lot Size Planning SAP Library (HTM)

The documentation details how the SNP optimizer can now plan cross-period lotsizes and consider set-up status of PP/DS planned orders.

Extend Your Competence - Nice to Know

SAP Help Portal SAP Library (HTM)

This is your access to the complete SAP library and the documentation to all existing mySAP.com solutions.

PP/DS Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session provides an overview of the PP/DS functionality and processes.

my SAP SCM Order Based Outbound Fulfillment Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session introduces Order Based Outbound Fulfillment (OBOF) in SCM APO 3.1.

Technology Overview Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of the SCM APO 3.1 technology and its platforms.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe the major new features of SAP APO 3.1List the supported platforms of SAP APO 3.1

PP/DS Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session presents an overview of PP/DS functionality and processes.

Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the integration of PP/DS with other SAP APO components and/or OLTP system.

Campaign Planning VC Material as PDF

In APO 3.1, Campaign Planning features enhanced functionally and handling. This presentation describes the basic requirements for the creation of production campaigns and uses these campaigns to demonstrate the APO 3.1 enhancements in the DS Planning Board and the campaign transaction. Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe the Campaign Planning functionality

Create production campaigns with help of the Campaign Optimizer

Describe the new functionality in Campaign Planning in APO 3.1

Use the improved handling methods in the Planning Board when planning production campaigns

Campaign Planning Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session presents the enhanced functionally and handling features for Campaign Planning in APO 3.1 and the improved user-friendliness of the DS Planning Board.

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to describe Campaign Planning in SCM APO 3.1.

Campaign Planning Demo Script (DOC)

APO 3.0 offered Campaign Planning. APO 3.1 features enhanced Campaign Planning functionality and handling. The goal of Campaign Planning is to reduce storage and setup costs in an integrated scenario. The scenario is mostly used in process industry environments where long durations and/or multiple production steps characterize production processes and sequence dependent setup/clean-out times must be considered in planning runs. Planning objects can be liquid components/products, active ingredient, or bulk materials. This demo presents the basic requirements for the creation of production campaigns and uses the campaigns to demonstrate the APO 3.1 enhancements in the Detailed Scheduling Planning Board and the campaign transaction.

Production Campaign Planning SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on how production campaign planning as part of interactive planning supports manufacturers in process industries to balance setup costs and storage costs.

Campaign Planning with Heuristics - Support Pack enhancements Document (PDF)

This document describes a heuristic optimization process for customers for whom campaign optimization cannot be implemented. Campaign optimization involves two major constraints. First, only one bottleneck resource can be used per production stage: alternative bottlenecks are allowed in principle, several production stages can be optimized in succession. Second, the activities of various orders at the bottleneck stage cannot be interdependent, for example, when consecutive production stages use the same bottleneck resourc

SNP - PP/DS Integration VC Material as PDF

This presentation describes different aspects of integration between APO SNP and PP/DS. It presents several new features in APO 3.1.Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe overlapping planning horizons in SNP and PP/DS

Describe SNP PPM generation for mode combinations of PP/DS PPM

Explain stock build-up in SNP considered by PP/DS planning run

Describe cross-period lot sizing in SNP

SNP - PP/DS Integration Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session corresponds to the SNP - PP/DS workshop.

Integrating SNP and PP/DS SAP Library (HTM)

Detailed documentation on integration and task distribution between SNP and PP/DS.

PP/DS Buffer Process (Container Resource) VC Material as PDF

Before the container resource functionality is used, a thorough investigation is recommended. A container resource has storage properties like min/max fill levels and max replenishment level. It is designed to model a buffer process. The resource container is a temporary buffer for materials produced at one level before being consumed by a subsequent production level. The planned and actual fill levels of a container resource are visualized in the Planning Board through R/3 integration. The Alert Monitor offers such alerts as 'Invalid Mix', 'Stock < 0', and 'Maximum Quantity Exceeded'.

PP/DS Buffer Process (Container Resource) Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session presents a high-level overview of the available buffer process utilizing container resources, with a focus on the main restrictions and limitations on this process in APO 3.1.

Resource with Storage Characteristics (Container Resource) SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the complete process of planning procurement proposals for products in PP/DS, taking shelf life conditions into account.

Shelf Life Planning VC Material as PDF

This presentation describes the following APO Shelf-Life Planning topics:

Terminology

Improvements in APO 3.1 compared with 3.0

An available straightforward planning approach

Restrictions, for instance between APO modules (SNP-PP/DS-Deployment) and between R/3 and APO (Batch Determination/ATP & PP/DS)

Important SAP Notes Area to watch - No active rollout

Shelf Life Planning Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This VC session corresponds to the shelf-life planning workshop.

Planning with Shelf Life Data in PP/DS SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the complete process of planning procurement proposals for products in PP/DS, taking shelf life conditions into account.

Mass Maintenance Tools Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes the mass maintenance tools in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Maintain master data

Assign forecast profiles

Assign life cycle profiles

Carry out model consistency checks

Mass Maintenance Tools Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This SAP APO 3.1 delta training session shows you how to use the new mass maintenance tools.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Maintain master data

Assign DP profiles

Carry out model consistency checks

Using the Mass Maintenance Tool SAP Library (HTM)

Information about how to use the mass maintenance tool.

Extend Your Competence - Nice to Know

SAP Help Portal SAP Library (HTM)

This is your access to the complete SAP library and the documentation to all existing mySAP.com solutions.

Mill Products Processes - Overview Presentation (PDF)

This session provides a short introduction to mill industry processes in SCM APO 3.1:

Block Planning in an alternative unit of measure

Block Planning with capacity tolerances

Planning of cutting processes / multiple output planning (MOP)

Mill Products Processes - Block Planning Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains the following new developments in APO 3.1:

Block planning with capacity tolerances

Block planning in an alternative unit of measure

Block Planning SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial explains the following new developments in APO 3.1:

Block planning with capacity tolerances

Block planning in an alternative unit of measure

Block PlanningSAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the scope and new features of Block Planning.

Mill Products Processes - Planning of Cutting Processes Workshop  Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains the following for Multiple Output Planning (MOP):

MOP is a process that generates planned orders based on input materials and input material characteristics.

MOP plans activities and output materials in the case that cutting or other production steps lead to multiple outputs.

MOP allows assignment of output materials to several demand types, such as stock or sales requirements.

Planning of Cutting ProcessesSAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial explains the following for Multiple Output Planning (MOP):

MOP is a process that generates planned orders based on input materials and input material characteristics.

MOP plans activities and output materials in the case that cutting or other production steps lead to multiple outputs.

MOP allows assignment of output materials to several demand types, such as stock or sales requirements.

Extended Order Generation SAP Library (HTM)

Extended Order Generation (EOG) makes it possible to plan production in which one product is split (for example by cutting or slicing) into several other products. EOG processes and features are explained extensively in this documentation.

Mill Products Processes Demo Script (DOC)

This demo script provides a detailed look at the scenarios block planning and extended order generation.

Automotive with DI46C2 (SAP R/3) Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides a detailed introduction to Automotive Processes with DI46C2 (SAP R/3) in SCM APO 3.1.Once

you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe the Automotive Manufacturing scenario based on Discrete Industry system (DI46C2) and SAP APO 3.1

Explain the principles of the SAP APO functions used in this scenario

Decide when the scenario is recommended for a business processes

CMDS Overview and Feasibility CheckWorkshop Presentation (PDF)

Collaborative Management of Delivery Schedules (CMDS):

Provides new functionality for the management of delivery schedules

Is designed especially for big suppliers that receive many delivery schedule releases via EDI from many customers

Offers tight integration into planning capabilities and highly automated processing of delivery schedules

Establishes release confirmations as an integral part of inbound/outbound release processing (collaboration)

CMDS Overview and Feasibility Check Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This VC session corresponds to the CMDS PowerPoint presentation.

Collaborative Management of Delivery Schedules (CMDS) SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the CMDS process and its system integration.

Process with ATP Back Order Processing Workshop Presentation (PDF)

CMDS uses semi-automated Back Order Processing (BOP) to generate realistic confirmations. BOP for CMDS sales scheduling agreements is implemented as an enhancement to the product availability check in SAP APO Global ATP. BOP for CMDS can be related to single scheduling lines (rather than items): available quantities are allocated on the timeline across different demand elements on the basis of single schedule lines (using enhanced confirmation logic).

Process with ATP Back Order Processing Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This VC session corresponds to the ATP Back Order Processing PowerPoint presentation.

Back Order Processing (BOP) SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on how to enable a CMDS process for partial confirmation using BOP.

CMDS SA Release Management Demo Script (DOC)

Business advantage of SA release management for sales scheduling agreements:

Simultaneous consideration of customer requirements and vendor's stocking situation for a product

Target groups for SA release management:

Vendor's planners at interface between sales order processing and production planning

Goals of SA release management:

To increase quality and efficiency of SA release processing

To increase stability of internal production planning process

To improve communication with customers

Supply Chain Planning: Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This introductory VC session introduces the Supply Chain Planning functionality and processes in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

List the new mass maintenance tools

Explain scheduling agreements in SNP heuristics

Describe CTM with demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics

mySAP SCM Order Based Outbound Fulfillment Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session introduces Order Based Outbound Fulfillment (OBOF) in SCM APO 3.1.

Technology Overview Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of the SCM APO 3.1 technology and platforms.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe the major new features of SAP APO 3.1

List the supported platforms of SAP APO 3.1

mySAP SCM Order Based Outbound Fulfillment Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session introduces Order Based Outbound Fulfillment (OBOF) in SCM APO 3.1.

Fulfillment SAP Library (HTM)

Overview of all existing fulfillment scenarios.

Multi-Level ATP (MLATP) Presentation (PDF)

Once you have worked through this workshop presentation you will be able to:

Describe the new multi-level ATP check features in APO 3.1

Perform the customizing steps required to enable this functionality

Multi-Level ATP in APO 3.1 Virtual Classroom (VCM)

Once you have worked through this Virtual Classroom session you will be able to configure the new multi-level ATP check.

Multi-Level ATP Demo Script (DOC)

This demo script describes a sales process where a customer places an order for a pre-configured PC. At this time, this scenario does not include a configurable material or a variant BOM. The APO Global ATP check is configured to search in multiple locations for the finished product and its four components, showing constraining materials (missing parts list) where they appear in the availability check.

MLATP - Two Production Steps Demo Script (DOC)

During the creation of a sales order in R/3 a standard ATP check for the finished product is done. If the finished product is not available, a multi-level ATP check is carried out to check the availability of the components.

The intention of this first scenario is to build up the basic test case with a simple bill of material. We have one finished product with a single component.

MLATP - Several Production Steps Demo Script (DOC)

During the creation of a sales order in R/3 a standard ATP check for the finished product is done. If the finished product is not available, a multi-level ATP check is carried out to check the availability of the components.

The intention of this third scenario is to build up a test case with a rules-based ATP check on component level. We have one finished product with two components. The second component itself is the header of an additional bill of material that includes one more component.

There will be a product substitution available for component 01 (other component in the same plant).

There will be a location substitution available for component 03 (same component in a different plant).

MLATP - Rules-Based ATP on Component Level Demo Script (DOC)

During the creation of a sales order in R/3 a standard ATP check for the finished product is done. If the finished product is not available, a multi-level ATP check is carried out to check the availability of the components.

The intention of this third scenario is to build up a test case with a rules-based ATP check on component level. We have one finished product with two components. The second component itself is the header of an additional bill of material that includes one more component.

There will be a product substitution available for component 01 (other component in the same plant).

There will be a location substitution available for component 03 (same component in a different plant).

MLATP - Product Allocation on Component Level Demo Script (DOC)

During the creation of a sales order in R/3 a standard ATP check for the finished product is done. If the finished product is not available, a multi-level ATP check is carried out to check the availability of the components.

The intention of this fourth scenario is to build up a test case with a check against product allocation on component level. We have one finished product with two components. The second component itself is the header of an additional bill of material that includes one more component.

There will be a check against product allocation for component 01.

MLATP and Backorder Processing Demo Script (DOC)

During the creation of a sales order in R/3 a standard ATP check for the finished product is done. If the finished product is not available, a multi-level ATP check is carried out to check the availability of the components.

Additionally there are sales orders for the component.

The intention of this scenario is to build up the backorder processing for the component.

Multi-Level ATP Check SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on the concept, features, and functions behind ATP, as well as current constraints.

Delivery Groups Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Once you have worked through this workshop session you will be able to:

Describe the new functionality in order fulfillment delivery groups

Understand the customizing options associated with these topics

Delivery Groups Virtual Classroom (VCM)

Once you have worked through this Virtual Classroom session you will be able to:

Describe the new functionality in order fulfillment delivery groups

Understand the customizing options associated with these topics

Stock Transfer Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Once you have worked through this workshop session you will be able to:

Explain the uses for the new order fulfillment stock order feature

Describe and perform the steps required to use this feature

Stock Transfer in APO 3.1 Virtual Classroom (VCM)

Once you have worked through this Virtual Classroom session you will be able to describe the new Stock Transfer functionality in APO 3.1. Topics included:

Overview of functionality

Customizing settings

Stock Transfer with the Rules-based ATP Check SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on how stock transfer can be triggered automatically from the ATP check of a sales document item.

Back Order Processing in APO 3.1 Workshop Presentation (PDF)

Once you have worked through this workshop session you will be able to:

Describe the new back order processing features in APO 3.1

Describe and perform the steps required to use these features

Back Order Processing SAP Tutor (SIM)

Once you have worked through this iTutorial you will be able to:

Describe the new back order processing features in APO 3.1

Describe and perform the steps required to use these features

Back Order Processing SAP Library (HTM)

Documentation on BOP explaining how to solve back order situations with mySAP SCM

Mass Maintenance Tools Presentation (PDF)

This workshop presentation describes the mass maintenance tools in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Maintain master data

Assign forecast profiles

Assign life cycle profiles

Carry out model consistency checks

Mass Maintenance Tools Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This training session shows you how to use the new mass maintenance toolsn SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

Maintain master data

Assign DP profiles

Carry out model consistency checks

Using the Mass Maintenance Tool SAP Library (HTM)

Information about how to use the mass maintenance tool.

Extend Your Competence - Nice to Know

SAP Help Portal SAP Library (HTM)

This is your access to the complete SAP library and the documentation to all existing mySAP.com solutions.

Supply Chain Planning: Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This Virtual Classroom session introduces the Supply Chain Planning functionality and processes in SCM APO 3.1.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to:

List the new mass maintenance tools

Explain scheduling agreements in SNP heuristics

Describe CTM with demand prioritization based on descriptive characteristics

PP/DS Overview Virtual Classroom (VCM)

This session provides an overview of PP/DS functionality and processes.

Technology Overview Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of the SCM APO 3.1 technology and its platforms.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Describe the major new features of SAP APO 3.1

List the supported platforms of SAP APO 3.1

Overview Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of the new delta technology in SCM APO 3.1 compared to SAP APO 3.0.

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to describe the major new technology in SAP APO 3.1.

Architecture and Technical Landscape Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about:

Architecture of SAP APO

Integration of SAP BW and SAP APO

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to

Describe the basic architecture of an SAP APO system and an SAP APO landscape

Explain the integration of an SAP APO system with an internal or external SAP BW system

Installation and Upgrade Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides background information on installation and upgrade.

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to explain SAP APO 3.1 specific installation and upgrade tasks.

liveCache 7.4 Architecture Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the new architecture features in liveCache 7.4.

liveCache Administration Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Administration News for liveCache 7.4

liveCache Administration Tools: New LC10

liveCache 7.4 Configuration

liveCache Backup and Recovery Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Backup and Recovery of liveCache 7.4 compared with 7.2

liveCache Backup and Recovery Strategy

liveCache Monitoring Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Monitoring liveCache with new LC10

Monitoring Data Cache and Heap

Monitoring Devspace Statistics

Monitoring Active Tasks

SAP liveCache SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial provides an animated overview of the central liveCache administration transaction LC10.

SAP liveCache SAP Library (HTM)

For more information, use this link.

Backup and Recovery Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews SAP APO backup and recovery mechanisms for all SAP APO architecture components. Except for the liveCache 7.4 backup and recovery (see above), there are no major changes here between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Data Consistency Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains how to check and reconcile internal and external consistency in SAP APO landscapes.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to describe how internal and external consistency of SAP APO systems is checked and restored.

Consistency Check CCR SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial shows how you can use the CIF Compare and Reconcile transaction to identify and correct data inconsistencies between SAP APO and SAP R/3.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to use the consistency check tools (CCR) for SAP APO - SAP R/3 external consistency.

Consistency Check OM17 SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial shows the available tools for checking internal consistency between liveCache and the APO database.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to use the consistency check tools (OM17) for internal consistency.

Integration Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews integration and CIF changes between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0 landscapes. Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to describe the main new technology integration features in SAP APO 3.1.

Integration SAP Library (HTM)

Optimizer Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews:

SAP APO optimizer basics

SAP APO optimizer sizing

There are no major changes in optimizer technology between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Sizing Presentation (PDF)

This presentation describe the basics of sizing for SAP APO.

Sizing basics are unchanged between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Maintenance Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews

Components of an SAP APO 3.x system

SAP APO 3.x support package components and versions

SAP APO related maintenance tasks

The maintenance strategy is mostly unchanged between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

System Copy and Client Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews

System copy and client strategy in SAP APO

Considerations and recommendations

Actions before, during, and after system copy

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to:

Outline the procedure for an SAP APO system copy

Describe the most important actions before, during and after system copy

There are no major changes here between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

SAP Solution Manager Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides a detailed introduction to SAP Solution Manager.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Explain why SAP Solution Manager is mandatory in Ramp-up projects

Describe and work with the main areas in SAP Solution Manager:

Knowledge Portal, Support Portal, Operations Portal, and Monitoring Functions

Overview Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of the new delta technology in SCM APO 3.1 compared to SAP APO 3.0.

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to describe the major new technology in SAP APO 3.1.

Architecture and Technical Landscape Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about:

Architecture of SAP APO

Integration of SAP BW and SAP APO

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to

Describe the basic architecture of an SAP APO system and an SAP APO landscape

Explain the integration of an SAP APO system with an internal or external SAP BW system

Installation and Upgrade Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides background information on installation and upgrade.

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to explain SAP APO 3.1 specific installation and upgrade tasks.

liveCache 7.4 Architecture Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the new architecture features in liveCache 7.4.

liveCache Administration Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Administration News for liveCache 7.4

liveCache Administration Tools: New LC10

liveCache 7.4 Configuration

liveCache Backup and Recovery Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Backup and Recovery of liveCache 7.4 compared with 7.2

liveCache Backup and Recovery Strategy

liveCache Monitoring Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Monitoring liveCache with new LC10

Monitoring Data Cache and Heap

Monitoring Devspace Statistics

Monitoring Active Tasks

SAP liveCache SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial provides an animated overview of the central liveCache administration transaction LC10.

SAP liveCache SAP Library (HTM)

For more information, use this link.

Backup and Recovery Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews SAP APO backup and recovery mechanisms for all SAP APO architecture components. Except for the liveCache 7.4 backup and recovery (see above), there are no major changes here between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Data Consistency Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains how to check and reconcile internal and external consistency in SAP APO landscapes.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to describe how internal and external consistency of SAP APO systems is checked and restored.

Consistency Check CCR SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial shows how you can use the CIF Compare and Reconcile transaction to identify and correct data inconsistencies between SAP APO and SAP R/3.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to use the consistency check tools (CCR) for SAP APO - SAP R/3 external consistency.

Consistency Check OM17 SAP Tutor (SIM)

This iTutorial shows the available tools for checking internal consistency between liveCache and the APO database.

Once you have worked through this session you will be able to use the consistency check tools (OM17) for internal consistency.

Integration Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews integration and CIF changes between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0 landscapes. Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to describe the main new technology integration features in SAP APO 3.1.

Integration SAP Library (HTM)

Optimizer Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews:

SAP APO optimizer basics

SAP APO optimizer sizing

There are no major changes in optimizer technology between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Sizing Presentation (PDF)

This presentation describe the basics of sizing for SAP APO.

Sizing basics are unchanged between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

Maintenance Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews

Components of an SAP APO 3.x system

SAP APO 3.x support package components and versions

SAP APO related maintenance tasks

The maintenance strategy is mostly unchanged between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

System Copy and Client Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews

System copy and client strategy in SAP APO

Considerations and recommendations

Actions before, during, and after system copy

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to:

Outline the procedure for an SAP APO system copy

Describe the most important actions before, during and after system copy

There are no major changes here between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

SAP Solution Manager Workshop Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides a detailed introduction to SAP Solution Manager.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Explain why SAP Solution Manager is mandatory in Ramp-up projects

Describe and work with the main areas in SAP Solution Manager:

Knowledge Portal, Support Portal, Operations Portal, and Monitoring Functions

Overview mySAP SCM/APO 3.1 Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides an overview of:

Architecture of SAP APO

Integration of SAP BW and SAP APO

Delta technology in SAP APO 3.1 compared to SAP APO 3.0

Once you have worked through this document you will be able to

Describe the basic architecture of an SAP APO system and an SAP APO landscape

Explain the integration of an SAP APO system with an internal or external SAP BW system

Describe the major new technology in SAP APO 3.1

APO liveCache 7.4 Architecture Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the new architecture features in liveCache 7.4.

APO liveCache Administration Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Administration news for liveCache 7.4

liveCache administration tools: new LC10

liveCache 7.4 configuration

APO liveCache Backup / Recovery Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Backup and recovery of liveCache 7.4 compared with 7.2

liveCache backup and recovery strategy

APO liveCache Monitoring Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides detailed information about the following liveCache topics:

Monitoring liveCache with new LC10

Monitoring data cache and heap

Monitoring devspace statistics

Monitoring active tasks

Backup and Recovery in APO System Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews SAP APO backup and recovery mechanisms for all SAP APO architecture components. Except for the liveCache 7.4 backup and recovery (see above), there are no major changes here between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

APO Data Consistency Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains how to check and reconcile internal and external consistency in SAP APO landscapes.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to describe how internal and external consistency of SAP APO systems is checked and restored.

CIF Monitoring Presentation (PDF)

This presentation explains:

Controlling usage of resources during processing of qRFCs

CIF changes in SAP APO 3.1

qRFC monitoring in Alert Monitor RZ20

APO Software Maintenance Presentation (PDF)

This presentation reviews

Components of an SAP APO 3.x system

SAP APO 3.x support package components and versions

The maintenance strategy is mostly unchanged between SAP APO 3.1 and SAP APO 3.0.

SAP Solution Manager Presentation (PDF)

This presentation provides a detailed introduction to SAP Solution Manager.

Once you have worked through this presentation you will be able to:

Explain why SAP Solution Manager is mandatory in Ramp-up projects

Describe and work with the main areas in SAP Solution Manager:

Knowledge Portal, Support Portal, Operations Portal, and Monitoring Functions