Make – to – Order

SAP SD-PP Integration: Make-to-Order (MTO) Process in Action

In today’s dynamic business landscape, customizing products based on individual customer needs is no longer optional, it’s essential. In this blog, I explore the Make-to-Order (MTO) process through SAP SD and PP integration, demonstrating how sales orders trigger production in real time.

Using a real-time automotive example, I walk through how SAP transfers sales requirements directly to production, enabling companies to avoid excess inventory and manufacture products tailored to customer specifications.

📌 Whether you’re configuring item categories, requirement types, or analyzing MD04, this blog simplifies each MTO step for SAP consultants and functional experts.

🔗 Dive into the blog to understand how SAP’s MTO strategy enhances order fulfillment and production planning.

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Anusha Muttukundu

SAP SD Consultant

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