SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Certification (Production Planning and Manufacturing)

SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Certification Guide (C_TS422)

Quick facts: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification

• Exam code: C_TS422 (sometimes searched as "C_TS4PP")

• Certification level: Associate

• Focus area: Production planning, manufacturing execution, MRP, and capacity planning in SAP S/4HANA

• Format: 80 questions, 180 minutes, 68% cut score (C_TS422_2504)

• Validity: 12 months, extendable via SAP's stay-certified program with an active Learning Hub subscription

• Related certifications: C_TS452 (Sourcing and Procurement), C_TS462 (Sales), C_TS4FI (Financial Accounting), C_TS4CO (Management Accounting)

The SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification — officially SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing — is an associate-level credential for professionals developing or validating manufacturing and production planning skills in SAP S/4HANA.

SAP's certification and training materials identify this credential under the C_TS422 exam family. If you've seen it referred to as C_TS4PP, that's a common alternate search term — this guide uses C_TS422 throughout since that's the code you'll register under.

Who Should Take This Certification?

This certification suits production planning, manufacturing, and SAP PP professionals moving into or advancing within S/4HANA consulting roles. Specifically:

• Production planning and shop floor professionals moving into SAP consulting

• SAP PP (Production Planning) consultants transitioning from ECC to S/4HANA

• Manufacturing and operations managers formalizing SAP expertise

• Recent graduates entering SAP implementation or support roles focused on manufacturing

• Consultants building a broader S/4HANA credential set alongside C_TS452, C_TS462, C_TS4FI, and C_TS4CO

C_TS422 Exam Topics

The C_TS422 syllabus spans core production planning and manufacturing execution areas within SAP S/4HANA, including:

• Master Data:Material master, bills of material (BOM), work centers, routings

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Demand management, planning strategies, MRP run configuration

• Production Orders and Process Orders: Order creation, confirmation, goods movements, order settlement

• Capacity Planning: Capacity evaluation, leveling, and scheduling for production resources

• Lean Manufacturing / Repetitive Manufacturing: Run schedule quantities, backflushing, KANBAN concepts

• Supply Chain Planning Integration: Integration between PP, MM, and SD in the order-to-production flow

• SAP Fiori for Manufacturing: Fiori apps used in day-to-day production planning and shop floor processes

How to Prepare for the C_TS422 Exam

Effective preparation combines SAP's official training path, applied scenario practice, and focused review of integration points.

1. SAP's official learning journey and academy training — Follow the relevant SAP Learning Journey and review the TS421/TS422 Academy courses. SAP's academy structure builds hands-on exposure to production planning configuration inside a real S/4HANA system, concluding with the C_TS422 certification.

2. Applied, scenario-oriented practice — SAP's S/4HANA exams lean toward applied, scenario-based questions rather than isolated definitions, so practicing with realistic scenarios pays off more than memorization alone.

3. Targeted review of integration points — MRP and Capacity Planning trip up candidates most often, since both require understanding how production planning interacts with procurement and sales rather than functioning as a standalone module.

How TroyTec Helps You Prepare for C_TS422

TroyTec's preparation resources for this certification are built around flexible study formats and ongoing support, so you can prepare in the way that fits your schedule.

• Online Test Engine — practise in a browser-based, timed, exam-style environment that mirrors the format and pacing of a real certification attempt.

• Downloadable PDF — a portable version of the study material you can read offline, print, or review on any device.

• AI Study Assistant — an AI chatbot available to help clarify concepts and answer study questions, with usage limits that vary by plan.

• Free Demo — try a sample of the practice questions before purchasing, so you can evaluate the format and quality firsthand.

• Regularly Updated Material — content is reviewed and refreshed to reflect changes to the certification, so you're not studying from a stale version.

Looking for the best C_TS422 practice test? TroyTec's practice package for this certification includes a comprehensive collection of practice questions covering the topic areas listed above, with detailed explanations, so you can practise in a timed, exam-style environment before test day.

Sample Question

Sample QuestionA production planner needs a planning approach where finished goods are produced in anticipation of sales orders, based on a sales forecast, rather than waiting for confirmed customer orders. Which planning strategy fits this scenario?

A) Make-to-Order
B) Make-to-Stock
C) Assembly-to-Order
D) Engineer-to-Order

Answer: B — Make-to-Stock. Under this strategy, production is triggered by a forecast or planned independent requirement rather than a specific sales order, and finished goods are held in stock until a customer order consumes them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the exam code C_TS4PP or C_TS422?

The exam is registered under C_TS422. "C_TS4PP" is a common alternate search term — likely a natural guess based on how SAP named the C_TS4FI and C_TS4CO exams — but C_TS422 is the code you'll use when booking through SAP's Training Shop.

What is the SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification?

It's an associate-level SAP certification (C_TS422) for professionals developing or validating skills in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing — production types, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and shop floor execution.

How many questions are on the exam, and what's the passing score?

The current C_TS422_2504 exam has 80 questions, a 180-minute (3-hour) time limit, and a cut score of 68%.

How long is the certification valid?

The certification is valid for 12 months. Candidates with an active SAP Learning Hub subscription can extend it through SAP's annual stay-certified assessment.

How does this certification relate to C_TS452 and C_TS462?

C_TS422 covers Production Planning and Manufacturing. C_TS452 covers Sourcing and Procurement, and C_TS462 covers Sales. Many consultants pursue multiple certifications across this track to build a broader cross-functional SAP S/4HANA skill set.

Where can I find the best C_TS422 practice test and study material?

TroyTec offers practice tests for the SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing certification (C_TS422) in both PDF and Test Engine formats, built around exam-style scenarios with explanations for each answer.