What is two-step production confirmation in SAP IS-A-PPC - Production Backflush?

SAP Term: two-step production confirmation

• Component: IS-A-PPC

• Component Name: Production Backflush

• Description: Procedure for executing the production backflush. The two-step production backflush involves the following two steps: The system reads all open backflushes and corresponding components. The quantities of components are grouped according to posting date. The components are transferred to a non-MRP storage location without reference to a product cost collector. The production backflushes are updated. At the same time both the product cost collectors and the information about the components are saved in a new table. The logical data is updated. The components are sorted according to posting date and assigned to product cost collectors. The goods receipts are posted per cost collector at regular intervals for example once a day. CO data is updated. If errors occur during the two steps, the backflushes can be postprocessed transaction COGI.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Two-step production confirmation is a process in SAP IS-A-PPC Production Backflush that allows for the confirmation of production orders in two steps. The first step is the confirmation of the quantity of goods produced, and the second step is the confirmation of the actual goods produced. This process helps to ensure that the goods produced are accurate and up to date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use two-step production confirmation, first select the production order you wish to confirm. Then, enter the quantity of goods produced and confirm it. Finally, enter the actual goods produced and confirm it. This will complete the two-step production confirmation process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to double check your entries when using two-step production confirmation to ensure accuracy. Additionally, it is helpful to keep track of your entries in a log or spreadsheet for future reference. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Two-step production confirmation is part of SAP IS-A-PPC Production Backflush, which is a module that helps manage production processes. It also includes features such as material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and cost management.