What is offset in SAP CRM-RPL - Resource Planning for Personnel Resources?

SAP Term: offset

• Component: CRM-RPL

• Component Name: Resource Planning for Personnel Resources

• Description: Specifies the timeframe that should be added to or subtracted from the start time or end time of an item to result in the time when processing starts for the next item.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Offset is a feature in the CRM-RPL Resource Planning for Personnel Resources component of SAP that allows users to adjust the planned personnel resources for a given period. This adjustment can be made by adding or subtracting a certain number of personnel resources from the planned amount. Offset can be used to account for changes in personnel resources due to holidays, vacations, or other events. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use offset, users must first select the period they wish to adjust. Then, they must enter the number of personnel resources they wish to add or subtract from the planned amount. Finally, they must click “Apply” to save the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using offset, it is important to remember that the adjustment will only apply to the selected period and will not affect any other periods. Additionally, it is important to note that offset can only be used to adjust personnel resources and cannot be used to adjust other types of resources such as materials or equipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on offset and other features of CRM-RPL Resource Planning for Personnel Resources, please refer to SAP’s official documentation.