SAP Production Planning (PP) in Manufacturing: A Systematic Review of Digital Transformation and Integrated Business Functions for Sustainable Growth
Mr. Gaurav G. Deshmukh1, Dr. Parag A. Gadve2
Author1: Program Manager, HCL Tech., Stockholm, Sweden
Author2: Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration (MBA), Sipna College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati
Abstract:
The rapid pace of digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped manufacturing systems, compelling organizations to adopt integrated, data-driven, and adaptive planning approaches. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, particularly SAP S/4HANA, have emerged as critical enablers of this transformation. Among its functional modules, SAP Production Planning (PP) plays a pivotal role in synchronizing demand, materials, capacity, and execution processes. This paper presents a systematic review of existing academic literature, industry reports, and practitioner insights to examine the role of SAP PP in manufacturing digital transformation and its contribution to integrated business functions and sustainable growth. Using a structured review methodology, relevant studies from journals, conference proceedings, SAP community platforms, and industry white papers were analyzed thematically. The findings reveal that SAP PP significantly enhances cross-functional integration with modules such as SAP MM, SD, QM, FI/CO, and emerging technologies including Digital Twins and predictive analytics. The review further indicates that SAP PP adoption leads to improved operational efficiency, reduced lead times, optimized resource utilization, and sustainability outcomes through waste reduction and energy-efficient planning. The study concludes that SAP PP is not merely an operational planning tool but a strategic digital backbone for sustainable manufacturing enterprises.
Keywords: SAP Production Planning, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing ERP, Integrated Business Functions, Sustainable Growth, SAP S/4HANA
