What is 'stretched assignment' in SAP CA-MRS - SAP Multiresource Scheduling?

stretched assignment - Overview

• Component: CA-MRS

• Component Name: SAP Multiresource Scheduling

• Description: An assignment with a duration that does not correpond with the time between the start and the end of the assignment, but is limited by the availability of the resource.

stretched assignment - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A stretched assignment is a feature of the CA-MRS SAP Multiresource Scheduling component that allows an employee to be assigned to multiple tasks or projects at the same time. This feature allows for more efficient use of resources and can help reduce costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the stretched assignment feature, you must first create a resource pool in the CA-MRS SAP Multiresource Scheduling component. Once the resource pool is created, you can assign resources to tasks or projects. When assigning resources, you can select the “stretched assignment” option to assign an employee to multiple tasks or projects at the same time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using stretched assignments, it is important to consider the workload of each employee and ensure that they are not overburdened. Additionally, it is important to consider the impact of stretched assignments on other resources in the resource pool. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on stretched assignments and other features of the CA-MRS SAP Multiresource Scheduling component, please refer to the official SAP documentation.