What is line balance in SAP AP-PPE - FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering?

SAP Term: line balance

• Component: AP-PPE

• Component Name: FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering

• Description: The reconciliation of the time capacity and time requirements of a line. The line balance calculates the takt time of a line and the optimum adjustment of activities that you assign to the line segments, so that they can be carried out in the preset takt time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Line balance is a term used in the SAP AP-PPE FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering component. It is a measure of the difference between the planned and actual production costs for a given production order. The line balance is calculated by subtracting the actual costs from the planned costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The line balance can be used to identify any discrepancies between the planned and actual production costs. This information can then be used to adjust the production process in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The line balance can also be used to track changes in production costs over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly monitor the line balance in order to ensure that production costs are kept under control. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is accurately entered into the system in order for the line balance to be accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The line balance is closely related to other measures of production cost such as total cost of ownership (TCO) and total cost of goods sold (COGS). Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as labor costs, materials costs, and overhead costs when calculating the line balance.