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Overview
Enable proactive production planning, resource allocation, and manufacturing collaboration with the LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 IDoc transaction.
This standard SAP message type facilitates the electronic exchange of planned order information between ERP, MRP, and manufacturing execution systems, ensuring visibility and alignment across internal plants, contract manufacturers (CMOs), and supply partners.
The LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 IDoc provides a unified, structured format for transmitting detailed production plans—including material requirements, quantities, scheduling, and capacity details—between interconnected systems. Leveraging the TraceLink Opus Platform powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, life sciences organizations can eliminate manual planning handoffs, improve forecast accuracy, and drive synchronization across global manufacturing networks.
Key Use Cases
- Communicate planned order data from a brand owner’s ERP to internal production sites or external CMOs.
- Enable manufacturing scheduling and production plan visibility across multiple facilities.
- Provide upstream visibility to suppliers for raw material and component planning.
- Integrate seamlessly with MRP, MES, and APS (Advanced Planning Systems) to align production and material availability.
- Support pre-production collaboration and scenario planning for capacity optimization.
- Replace manual planning reports and spreadsheets with automated, validated system-to-system data exchange.
Data Elements Included
A LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 – Planned Order transaction typically includes:
- Planned Order Number: Unique identifier generated by SAP MRP or planning systems.
- Material and Description: Specifies the product or component planned for production.
- Material Type and Plant: Identifies the production location and associated material type.
- Planned Quantity and Unit of Measure: Defines the total production quantity and its measurement unit.
- Planned Start and Finish Dates: Indicates expected production timelines.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Requirements: Lists required input materials for each planned order.
- Routing or Recipe Data: Outlines process steps required for production.
- Work Center or Resource Assignments: Identifies locations, machines, or personnel involved in production.
- Scheduling and Capacity Data: Supports dynamic supply-demand alignment.
- Status Indicators: Defines planning state (e.g., firmed, released, or forecast).
Benefits of LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 – Planned Order
- Automates production planning across ERP, MES, and supplier systems.
- Improves operational efficiency by providing early visibility of upcoming demand.
- Enhances decision-making through synchronized, real-time production planning data.
- Facilitates supply chain collaboration between internal and external manufacturing partners.
- Reduces bottlenecks by ensuring raw material and capacity readiness ahead of time.
- Strengthens compliance and traceability of manufacturing and production data across global life sciences networks.
Business Process: LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 – Planned Order
Here’s how LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 can fit into an integrated production planning process:
| Business Process | Description |
|---|---|
| Production Planning in ERP | MRP (Material Requirements Planning) generates planned orders based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and procurement data. |
| Planned Order Data Created | Order details (materials, quantities, due dates) are calculated and stored within SAP. |
| LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 IDoc Generated | SAP automatically generates the LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 IDoc when planned order data is finalized or updated. |
| TraceLink Receives and Validates Data | The IDoc is transmitted to TraceLink, validated for completeness, mapped to canonical format, and prepared for partner distribution. |
| Data Shared with Manufacturing Partners | Relevant production partners (internal sites, CMOs, or suppliers) receive structured planned order data via TraceLink’s B2N Network in the partner’s preferred fomat. |
| Planning and Scheduling Systems Updated | Recipient systems automatically load planned orders to synchronize scheduling, resource planning, or materials procurement. |
| Execution Transition | Once confirmed, planned orders can transition into released production orders (e.g., via LOIPRO04). |
How TraceLink Supports LOIPLO.LOIPLO02 – Planned Order
The TraceLink Opus Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, delivers a secure, compliant, and scalable solution for planned order communication across the life sciences ecosystem:
- Real-time integration with ERP, MRP, MES, and supplier planning systems.
- Automated validation and transformation of IDoc content for partner-specific mapping.
- Secure, auditable message exchange with full traceability and data integrity.
- Centralized monitoring and analytics to track planning data flows and resolve exceptions.
- Integrate once, collaborate with all partners through a unified TraceLink integration framework.
- Improved cross-enterprise planning alignment to reduce production disruptions and delays.
Explore More SAP IDoc Capabilities
- LOIPRO04 – Process Order Release: Automate order releases from ERP to MES or contract manufacturing partners.
- DELVRY07 – Advance Ship Notice: Communicate shipment details for inbound readiness and traceability.
- DELFOR.DELFOR02 – Forecast Planning Schedule: Share forecast data to align long-term production and supply plans.
- INVRPT.INVRPT01 – Inventory Balance Report: Synchronize stock positions for real-time material replenishment.
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