Summary
In this chapter, we went through SAP APO master data, that is, location, product, and resource master data, and the transfer of this master data from SAP ECC to SAP APO. This chapter covered the basis of the order fulfillment process and functionality within SAP APO. With this chapter, you have gained a good understanding of how to set up master data and configure the system to replicate data from the SAP ECC system to the APO system.
Location and product data forms the basis of ATP and product allocation functionality. Any issue with this data impacts ATP checking during sales order processing in SAP CRM. This chapter has given you the information you need to reduce risk related to master data and make sure you understand the details around the setup.
The next chapter is about master data in SAP Transportation Management, where we will learn about executing transportation planning successfully.
