Production Resource Tool (PRT) in PP

By Prahlad Pawar
February 6, 2025
SAP

Production Resource Tool (PRT) in PP

In SAP PP (Production Planning), the Production Resource Tool (PRT) is a prime functionality used to manage and maintain resources that are required for manufacturing but are not consumed during the manufacturing process. These tools or resources help in production operations and normally include items like jigs, fixtures, templates, measuring tools, and special devices. Learn about the Production Resource Tool (PRT) in PP, a key component in SAP used for managing tools, fixtures, and measuring instruments in production planning

Features of PRTs in SAP PP

1. Master data for PRTs

PRTs are conserved as a master data object in SAP.

They are categorized into different types

Material PRT

Tools that are stored as inventory materials.

Equipment PRT

Tools that are treated as equipment in the PM (plant maintenance) module.

Document PRT

It includes instructions, drawings, or other documents.

Miscellaneous PRT

It consists of custom tools or items that don’t fall into the other categories.

2. Integration with production orders

i) PRTs can be interlinked to operations in routing or production orders.
ii) The assignment makes sure that the required tools are available for specific operations during production.

3. Availability check

SAP PP permits you to perform availability checks to make sure that PRTs are accessible and not in use elsewhere during the planned production period.

4. Usage in Routing

i) PRTs can be assigned to specific operations in a routine.
ii) This secures precise planning of tool usage and capacity.

5. Maintenance and Calibration

For equipment PRTs, integration with the Plant Maintenance (PM) module permits the scheduling and tracking of tool maintenance and calibration activities.

6. Tracking Usage and Costs

i) SAP permits tracking the usage of PRTs in production.
ii) This can assist with cost allocation, tool wear analysis, and planning for replacements.

Configuration of PRT in SAP

To configure and manage PRTs, the following steps are typically involved:

i) Describe PRT types in SAP.
ii) Generate and maintain PRT master data.

iii) Interlink PRTs to routing or production order operations.

iv) Track usage, availability, and maintenance schedules.

Benefits of using PRT in SAP PP

i) Intensified production planning and resource utilization.
ii) Exact tracking of tool usage and associated costs.

iii) Better maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime.

iv) Superior coordination between production and supporting resources.

Do visit our channel to know more: Click Here

Author:-

Prahlad Pawar

Call the Trainer and Book your free demo Class for SAP now!!!