MPOS for SNP

[Former Member]

Hi All,

1) Do we have MPOS for SNP structure ??? where do we maintain this ?(which T-code)

2) what for do we use this in SNP planning. i thought, we define MPOS for Demand Creation in DP module and simply release that forecast into SNP env. . then what is the application of this SNP MPOS ???

3) is it that if we maintain this SNP MPOS, then only it is possible to view material_location combi in SNP Planning Book ??

Any input on the same would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks in Advance,

PP.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Generally as per sap best practice We are copying SNP planning area from Standard planning area i.e 9ASNP02

So automatically SNP MPOS copied to SNP Planning area..

the transaction code for SNP MPOS is same /n/sapapo/msdp_admin. If you right click on standard SNP planning & go to detail you will find the SNP MPOS "9ASNPBAS" . In that you will find all related characteristics of SNP in MPOS.

Hope this will help you.

Regards

Sujay

[Former Member]

PP-APO,

The SNP MPOS is very unique. It contains several specialized aggregates that support SNP planning. The key aggregates are 9amalo (material -location) which is connected to the apo product location master data. This aggregate supports material location planning. Also is 9amalore (material location resource) this support the information about resource consumption used in capacity planning. There are others for transportation lanes,PPM's/PDS's/location and transportation resources. For most SNP applications you should find the standard SNP MPOS sufficient.

[Former Member]

Hey Hi All.

Really Really Thanks for your comments.

Is the creation of this SNP MPOS a one time activity??

i mean, as in case of DP, we always need to update CVCs to be planned in APO, dont we need to update this MPOS ?

Thanks, Thanks a lot

PP

[Former Member]

Hi,

SAP best practice says whenever you create SNP Planning area then it should copy of standerd one & i.e. 9asnp02. So automatically MPOS will copy to your planning area.

Second thing CVCs are the master data of Demand planning not for SNP. SNP charcteristcis like Product, Location,PPM directly read the master data of APO. These master data you need to transfer from R/3 through core Interface..

Hope thsi will help you.

Regards

Sujay

[Former Member]

Hi Prasad,

You dont need to update your MPOS for SNP. Actually in DP you are updating the CVC means updating your master data (CVC is the only master data in DP) to get your updated plan (demand plan).

Now in SNP to get proper plan you also need to update your master data/transactional data in SNP(product, location(plant, DC..), resource(work centre), stock,....).

Through CIF these datas are updated(when there is a change in data in R/3 side) every day/time. Now, with this updated data set you run your SNP planning, and send those output result(transactional data, i.e, planned ord, PRs, STO...) to R/3 again.

So, you dont need to change/update your MPOS. Yes sometimes you need to reinitialize(update) your planning area.

Thanks,

Satyajit

Edited by: Satyajit Patra on Jul 21

[Former Member]

Hi,

Yes. Go to '/SAPAPO/MSDP_ADMIN - Administration of Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning ' There you see list of planning area. So, select 'master planning object structure' , you will find list of 'mpos'

You need to create your planning area, to be able to plan in SNP. Now, a MPOS forms part of the definition of a planning area. The existence of a master planning object structure is a prerequisite to be able to create a planning area. MPOS is the structure on which all other planning object structures are based. Other planning object structures are aggregates and standard SNP planning levels.

You are right. A MPOS contains plannable characteristics for one or more planning areas. The use of additional characteristics for Supply Network Planning is not supported. 9ASNPBAS is the MPOS with the correct characteristics for Supply Network Planning.

I hope now, its clear to you....

Thanks,

Satyajit

Edited by: Satyajit Patra on Jul 20

[Former Member]

Thanks Sujay and Satyajit,

if we use MPOS for SNP, then where do we enter the CVCs for this ??

We have never maintained CVCs for SNP, we only maintain it for DP.

Does SNP uses this DP MPOS for SNP Planning ???

I am very much confused with this. Please Help. .

regards,

prasad.

[Former Member]

SNP does not consider CVC. CVC is only data type for DP. And as I told earlier "9ASNPBAS is the MPOS with the correct characteristics for Supply Network Planning".. SNP does not look for DP MPOS.. ( yes there may exit some common characteristic)

Thanks,

Satyajit

[Former Member]

Hi Satyajit,

very very thanks for that input. .

what exactly is maintained in this "9ASNPBAS" structure ?

where can i view the details of this. .

[Former Member]

Hi,

go to msdp_admin transaction, then go to the MPOS view (or press F5)..You will find the different POS..

then double click on snp mpos i.e. 9ASNPBAS. here you will find the detailed structure of MPOS i mean what is the characteristics, Navigational Attributes etc..

Regards

Sujay