Questions:
Which functions can only be performed after a production order has been released in SAP S/4HANA?
a. Availability checksb. Capacity planning
c. Printing shop floor papers
d. Confirmations
e. Goods issues
Correct Answers:
c. Printing shop floor papersd. Confirmations
e. Goods issues
Explanation:
In SAP S/4HANA, the "release" of a production order is more than just a button click—it’s the system's way of saying, “Alright, everything checks out—go build this thing!” Until that happens, several downstream tasks are blocked. Here’s what you need to know:a. Availability checks
Can you check availability before release? Absolutely.SAP actually encourages it. You can run availability checks at order creation, during planning, or even as part of the release process itself. The check is about preparation, not execution—so no need to wait for the order to be released.
Not exclusive to released orders.
b. Capacity planning
Think of this as the scheduling phase.You’re checking whether you have the machines, time, and manpower to pull it off. This planning often occurs before the order is released so you can adjust dates, split loads, or reschedule based on resource availability.
Can be done pre-release.
c. Printing shop floor papers
Here’s where things shift into execution mode.Shop floor papers—operation sheets, pick lists, job tickets—are essentially the instruction manual for production staff. And you don’t hand someone a manual until you’re sure the job's ready to go. That’s why SAP restricts printing until the production order hits the Released (RELS) status.
Must be released first.
d. Confirmations
Confirmations = saying, "Hey, this part’s done."Whether it’s partial completion of an operation or full order closure, confirmations update SAP with real-time progress. You can't confirm something that hasn't been approved to start. So yes—this requires the order to be released.
Must be released first.
e. Goods issues
This one’s straightforward: materials don’t move without release.Before issuing raw materials to production (a goods issue), SAP wants confirmation that this job is real and ready. No release? No material movement.
Must be released first.
Summary:
Allowed before release: Availability checks, Capacity planningRequire release: Printing shop floor papers, Confirmations, Goods issues
