Global Bike configuration (?) problem in dataset

Question

My class this semester is working through some of the Global Bike case studies.  We recently completed the initial case study where a new customer is created, an inquiry, quotation, sales order, etc. through to payment.
Dataset 56 appears to have what I am guessing is a configuration problem that I have not yet been able to find the source of.
In short, orders against plant 56A2 do not result in stock status changes until the post goods issue process. 
This first manifests itself after creating a sales order.  When one reviews the stock overview for plant 56A2 the stock overview list shows a quantity of 0 for sales orders of the items.  I have both reviewed the student's work and keyed in 2 sets of the sequence myself and get this same result.  In reviewing the sales order itself against a known good sales orders, all the fields are populated the same (except with changing references to sales organizations, plants, etc. based on the dataset number).
If one selects a line item on the sales order itself and selects Display Availability, there is a correct indication of the number of units in storage location 30--so unlike the above, everying on this screen everything appears to be correct.  It does show the correct plant.
When one initates the delivery process, no items are shown in scheduled for delivery for the plant.
When one picks the merchandise (against sloc 30 and the correct plant), there is no change in the stock overview.
Only once one has posted goods issue is there a change in the stock overview:  a scheduled for delivery quantity is shown along with a deduction in unrestricted use stock.
I'm inclined to think that for some reason dataset 56 is configured slightly differently in this regard than the other datasets.  Can anyone point me to the specific source of the problem or how to correct it?
Edited to add:  A student question motivated my initial investigation, and all of the above is based on my walking through the sequence 'starting over.'  I just went back to the student's work to see what might be going on there.  The same inventory status issues as above are there, but the student cannot begin the delivery process.  When attempting to do so one is told that the order cannot be delivered.  The long text in the display log indicates "Copying is not poss. because an entry is missing in Table TVCPL:AF"
Edited by: Tony Pittarese on Jan 28, 2010 8:48 AM

Answer 1

For what its worth, here is a log of little things to watch out for that I posted on my course discussion board.  The students reported that this list helped them out a lot and whenever they seemed to get stuck, this list would get them back on track.  The list refers to the PP section.
refers to your ID number. So, if your id is 10 and you are asked for ##A1, enter 10A1.
The lab does not have 2008, 2009, and 2010 costs loaded. You can ignore all errors regarding costs.
Be extremely careful entering data. A wrong data point can impact the entire lab as everything is connected.
There is no reset button for the lab so if you make a typo you will need to navigate back through the lab to correct it. While this isn't lab friendly it is reflective of real world business which would require multiple authorizations.
Specific page comments are listed below:
Page 2
The forecast data should be entered over a 4 year time span in the TOTAL CONSUMPTION area. Be very careful not to put this in the unplanned consumption area. If it is Jan 10, start entering data in December 09 and go all the way back to December 05.
Page 4
Slight typo #A1 should be ##A1
When asked for a industry sector, just choose any one but remember it as you will need it later in the lab.
Page 5
The consumption mode selected is backwards only. Thus, if prompted make FWD consumption = 0.
Page 8
The table that SAP provides is wide and you need to scroll right / left to show it all.
Page 9
To create a finished product routing, the lab states to to navigate to u201Cu2026Master Data>Routing>Standard Routingu2026u201D however the actual path is u201Cu2026Master Data>Routing>Routing>Standard Routingu2026u201D
On this page, you need to enter the material number and the plant number and then hit the hat instead of the green check. You will then see the CompAlloc button.
To allocate SF-0010-## (et al) select teh whole row before selecting new assignment.
Page 11
when it is asking you to enter the data for forecasting it does so in a generic way. When it says enter the period interval from historic data from 1/2003 to current year - one period, you really want to enter the 4 year time interval you used in page 2. So, if it is Jan 2010, you would enter data from December 05 - December 09 as historical data.
It also asks how far to go forward as current period + one year. Again, if its Jan 2010, you would go forward to Feb 2011.
When you are working with your production order (page 21 and beyond) be sure to note how much you will be producing.