Integration of Master Data and Transaction Data

This section describes how master data and transaction data behave during the transfer between SAP APO and SAP R/3 and shows which areas you should pay particular attention to.

Under Integration of Master Data you can find:

Master Data (General)
Location
Product
Classes and Characteristics
Batches
Resource
Production Process Model (PPM)
Product Data Structure (PDS )
Supply Chain Model
Planning Version
External Procurement Relationships ( Purchasing Info Records , Contracts , and Scheduling Agreements )
Sales Scheduling Agreements (see Prerequisites )

Under Integration of Transaction Data you can find:

Orders
Sales Documents
Stocks
Inspection Lots
Maintenance Orders
Project Orders/Networks
Stock Transfer Processes

You can find information on the technical functions of the central interface between SAP APO and SAP R/3 (Core Interface) in the chapter Technical Integration .