Many of us know the modules of SAP individually, but the real magic lies in their integration.
👉Make-to-Order (MTO) is combined with full Cycle Integration in SAP
In this post, I'm sharing the Make-to-Order (MTO) scenario is widely used in industries where
products are manufactured only after receiving a customer order. Unlike Make-to-Stock (MTS), in
MTO the production process is triggered by sales demand, ensuring customization.
This cycle demonstrates a strong integration between Sales (SD), Production (PP), and Procurement
(MM).
🔑 Process Overview:
1 Customer Order (SD):
The cycle begins when a Sales Order (SO) is created in SD with an MTO strategy (strategy group 20 or
50, etc.). The requirement from the sales order flows into MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
2 Material Requirement Planning (PP + MM):
The system checks availability.
If the material is not available, an MRP run triggers:
🔸Planned Orders for in-house production (PP).
🔸Purchase Requisitions created for external procurement (MM), If needed.
3 Production Order (PP):
Planned orders are converted into Production Orders. BOM (Bill of Materials) and Routing are
exploded. Capacity planning and scheduling are executed. Material components are reserved
(integration with MM).
4 Procurement (MM):
Procurement (MM):
For raw materials/sub-components not available,
🔸Purchase Requisitions
created. Purchase Orders are
🔸Vendors supply goods
in MM. Goods Receipt (GR) done
Inventory updated and available for production.
5 Production Execution (PP):
Issue raw materials via Goods Issue (GI). Execute operations (confirmation of activities). On
completion, finished goods are posted to stock (special stock linked to the Sales Order).
6 Delivery & Billing (SD)
After production, Delivery is created in SD. Post Goods Issue (PGI) reduces inventory. Finally, a Billing
Document is created recognized. revenue is
📌Integration Touchpoints
SD PP: Sales order requirement triggers MRP.
PP MM: Planned orders generate purchase requisitions for raw materials.
MM
PP: GR of raw materials enables production
execution.
PP SD: Finished goods availability enables delivery. FI/CO Integration: Each goods movement and
billing updates accounting automatically.
✅Key Benefits of MTO in SAP
Reduced inventory holding costs. Customer-specific customization possible. End-to-end transparency
across SD, MM, and PP. Seamless FI/CO integration for revenue and cost tracking.
🔴Why MTO Matters in SAP S/4HANA
👉Customer Focus - Products are made only after receiving orders → supports customization.
👉Lower Inventory - No need to stock finished goods → reduces costs.
👉-End-to-End Integration - SD, PP, MM, FI work together in real time.
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