Training Material on APO

[p_2_5_6_9_6_0]

Hi,

I'm a newbie to ABAP and APO.

I'm looking for specific information / training documents / books / examples on:

1.) What is Core Interface Function? Where is it used? How is it used?

2.) Simple Enhancement and Modification examples in CIF and other APO programs

3.) BAPIs in APO. Simple Examples.

3.) Transactions used in APO.

4.) Loading data into infocubes (steps) and the procedure to use infocube in a forecast

5.) Livecache and it's usage. Checking if the Livecache is functioning properly.\

6.) simple examples in using APO objects like Planning Area, Data Area, Planning Book, Forecast etc.

Thanks.

Sid.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi ,

SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SAP APO)

What is SAP APO?

SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SAP APO) is a key application component of mySAP.com and forms a technical foundation for several mySAP.com solutions.

What is the benefits of using SAP APO?

The benefits of the SAP APO, is that it provides the basis for an end-to-end supply chain management solution, seamlessly linking all key processes -- from order generation to production planning to transportation.

SAP APO offers functionality for:

Demand planning

Supply network planning

Production planning

Detailed scheduling

Available to promise

Although SAP APO is no longer marketed as a separate solution, its functionality underlies mySAP Supply Chain Management, mySAP Customer Relationship Management, and mySAP E-Procurement.

For more information, please check this links.

https://websmp201.sap-ag.de/scm

SCM 5.0:

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm50/helpdata/en/12/3dfd81126e1c448c870f335f11d016/frameset.htm

SCM 4.1:

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm41/helpdata/en/12/3dfd81126e1c448c870f335f11d016/frameset.htm

SCM 4.0

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm40/helpdata/en/12/3dfd81126e1c448c870f335f11d016/frameset.htm

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_apo/helpdata/en/7e/63fc37004d0a1ee10000009b38f8cf/frameset.htm

Hope ths helps

Please reward points

Sunil

[p_2_5_6_9_6_0]

Hi again Sunil,

I'm looking for step-by-step example and manuals on how to do things in APO.

I've already had a look at the links mentioned prior to posting on sdn.

These are really complex manuals and deal more with the theoretical aspects of the AP&O. I'm looking for the Technical Aspects as to what steps are taken to generate a forecast, or buid an infocube.

Thanks Sunil.

Sid.

[former_member229109]

Hello Gummadi,

Please post this question to the forum MAXDB/liveCache if you have questions

about MAXDB or liveCache!!

5.)"Livecache and it's usage. Checking if the Livecache is functioning properly."

-> For SAP liveCache documentation in English: http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/f2/0271f49770f0498d32844fc0283645/frameset.htm

< -> Database Administration in CCMS: SAP liveCache -> liveCache Assistant ->

liveCache: Monitoring -> Current Status -> Memory Areas >

Please also review the SAP notes ::

990602 CCMS for MaxDB/SAP liveCache technology

820824 MaxDB/liveCache technology

***

Please see the documents & links at service.sap.com/scm

&& go to -> mySAP SCM Technology ->

Information on SCM 4.1 and prior releases

Information on SCM 4.1 and prior releases you will find <here>.

-> Click on <here> -> Best Practices for mySAP SCM Solution Management

-> "Manage Demand Planning in SAP APO (3.x) / mySAP SCM (4.x/5.0) (PDF)"

< for example, ... >

Thank you and best regards, Natalia Khlopina

[somnath_manna]

Hi Siddharth,

I hope you have checked the SCM Wiki. If not I suggest going through it.

However you should get this book Supply Chain Management with APO by Jörg T. Dickersbach. This is the best book to learn APO with functionality-wise details, screenshots and relevant OSS Notes. I am sure this book will help answer most of your queries.

Thanks,

Somnath