What is modified planning horizon in SAP IS-A - SAP for Automotive?

SAP Term: modified planning horizon

• Component: IS-A

• Component Name: SAP for Automotive

• Description: Industry Solution Automotive Time period from today, the planning date, up to the time of the substitution; that means, up to the date on which the superseding part in the supersession chain becomes valid. A standard MRP run is executed within the planning horizon and outside of the horizon the system executes a modified MRP run; that means that non-firmed, planned receipts are deleted and new, planned receipts are no longer created. If the part to be planned is the last in the chain, the modified planning horizon corresponds to the planning horizon that is defined in Customizing for MRP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Modified planning horizon is a feature of the IS-A SAP for Automotive software. It allows users to adjust the planning horizon of their production plans, allowing them to plan for short-term and long-term production goals. The modified planning horizon also allows users to adjust the time frame of their production plans, allowing them to plan for different scenarios. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the modified planning horizon feature, users must first select the “Planning Horizon” option from the main menu. This will open a window where users can select the desired time frame for their production plans. Once selected, users can then adjust the time frame of their production plans by selecting the “Modify” button. This will open a window where users can adjust the start and end dates of their production plans. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the modified planning horizon feature, it is important to remember that any changes made to the time frame of a production plan will affect all other production plans in the system. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all production plans are adjusted accordingly when making changes to the time frame of a single plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the modified planning horizon feature, please refer to the IS-A SAP for Automotive user guide. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.