Introduction to master data in SAP APO

Master data in SAP APO is a key element similar to master data in SAP ECC. To perform ATP checks in SAP APO, it is important that master data such as customer, product, and plant information is accurately set up. In most cases, ECC is the client of record and the master data is replicated from ECC to APO. In this section, we will explore these data elements in SAP APO and the mechanisms for replicating customer, plant, product, and resources from SAP ECC to SAP APO.

Figure 3.1 represents an overview of each of the master data elements applicable within APO and the relevance of each of these data elements to different SAP APO functionalities:

Figure 3.1 – Master data relevance for each SAP APO function

Figure 3.2 presents the ECC master data corresponding to APO master data:

Figure 3.2 – ECC master data corresponding to SAP APO master data

As we have gone through the list of...