Discover how to migrate from APO to SAP S4 and leverage embedded PPDS and AATP for faster, smarter, and more reliable production planning. Learn what to consider before implementation and how to build a future-ready supply chain setup that enhances flexibility and customer reliability.

Why move from APO to S4

Many companies are now transitioning from SAP APO to S4 with embedded PPDS. This shift offers more than a technical upgrade, introducing smarter integration, improved user interfaces, and real-time planning capabilities. The session explores why the change is worth making and how it can support both efficiency and resilience in supply chains.

How to approach migration

The video outlines key migration strategies, from sidecar setups to full S4 conversions. It explains typical scenarios, including ECC to S4 transitions and hybrid setups using APO and S4 simultaneously. You will learn how to assess your system landscape, prepare data foundations, and ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.

Building stronger planning foundations

Before adopting advanced PPDS functionalities, companies must ensure their master data, planning parameters, and governance structures are reliable. The discussion highlights how strong data and process discipline create the foundation for reliable scheduling and ATP confirmations that customers can trust.

Exploring AATP and integration

Finally, the video dives into how Advanced Available-to-Promise (AATP) and PPDS connect in S4. With live demonstrations, it shows how supply creation and backorder processing can enhance visibility, automate confirmations, and strengthen customer communication. The result is more agility, fewer manual updates, and more accurate order promises.