What is compress in SAP IS-AFS-PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: compress

• Component: IS-AFS-PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: AFS MRP list function to hide certain characteristics of MRP elements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Compress is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP/PPC) that allows users to reduce the amount of data stored in the system. It does this by combining multiple records into one, thus reducing the amount of storage space needed. This can be useful for reducing the size of large databases or for improving performance when dealing with large amounts of data.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use compress, users must first select the records they want to compress. This can be done by selecting the records in the PP/PPC application or by using a query. Once the records are selected, users can then choose to compress them. The system will then combine the selected records into one record, thus reducing the amount of storage space needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using compress, it is important to remember that only certain types of data can be compressed. For example, text fields cannot be compressed, so it is important to check which fields are eligible for compression before attempting to compress them. Additionally, it is important to note that once a record has been compressed, it cannot be undone. Therefore, it is important to make sure that all necessary data is included in the compressed record before proceeding.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use compress in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP/PPC), please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.