What is planning horizon in SAP IS-A-S2L - Production Supply?

SAP Term: planning horizon

• Component: IS-A-S2L

• Component Name: Production Supply

• Description: Time period, in which missing quantities are calculated for the demand-driven, supply-to-production process. It is defined as a relative time entry in the control cycle. The system then takes into account all requirements within the time period 'now + planning horizon' when calculating the missing quantities. If you do not enter a planning horizon, the supply-to-production process is consumption-based.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  The planning horizon is a time frame used in SAP IS-A-S2L Production Supply Chain Planning to determine the length of the planning period. It is used to define the start and end dates of the planning period, and it can be adjusted to fit the needs of the business. The planning horizon is used to determine when certain activities should take place, such as when orders should be placed or when production should begin. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning horizon can be adjusted in SAP IS-A-S2L Production Supply Chain Planning by selecting the “Planning Horizon” option from the menu. This will open a window where you can enter the start and end dates for the planning period. Once you have entered the dates, click “OK” to save your changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up your planning horizon, it is important to consider how long it will take for orders to be fulfilled and for production to begin. This will help you determine an appropriate length for your planning period. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that any changes made to the planning horizon will affect all future plans. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a planning horizon in SAP IS-A-S2L Production Supply Chain Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using this software.