Maintaining a Distribution Network (SAP Library - Distribution Resource Planning (PP-SOP-DRP))

Maintaining a Distribution Network

Prerequisites

In Customizing for DRP, you must assign the appropriate node type (for example, distribution center) to each plant. The icons displayed in the Distribution Network tool hierarchy correspond to the attributes defined in IMG for each plant.

In Customizing, you must put the maps (enhanced metafiles, or EMFs) you want to display in the Distribution Network tool in the correct table. (See Customizing for Distribution Resource Planning.)

You must define the planning hierarchy for your distribution network.

You must create lead times between nodes.

Procedure

To open DRP, choose Logistics ® Production ® Distribution Requirements Planning.

To open the Distribution Network tool, choose Master data ® Network graphic.
Select a map from the drop-down list.

In the left panel of the Distribution Network tool window, expand the hierarchical view of the nodes in the distribution network. To do this, select a plant in the left panel. Choose expand hierarchy.

Add all the distribution centers, warehouses, production plants, and stock transfer points you want to represent in your distribution network. To do this, select each item from the hierarchy and drag it onto the map.

Repeat this step until all the nodes of your network appear on the map.

Create relationships between the nodes by selecting the supplying plant with the right hand mouse button. Drag the line that appears to the demanding plant.

A line appears connecting the two plants. An arrow indicates the direction of the supply.

Edit the duration of transit and assign a preference to the transit route by selecting the line representing the lane with the left mouse button.

Edit all the connecting lines between points in your network.

Save.