What is factory calendar in SAP LE-JIT-S2P - Supply to Production?

SAP Term: factory calendar

• Component: LE-JIT-S2P

• Component Name: Supply to Production

• Description: A calendar that defines the number of working days including weekends and holidays. It advises if the work being planned is on a valid working day or weekend or a holiday. Based on the requirements of the project, one or more factory calendars can be created. For example, if one plant works for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, this can have one calendar while another plant working on only 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, can have another calendar.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A factory calendar is a component of the SAP LE-JIT-S2P Supply to Production module. It is used to define the working days and holidays for a particular factory or production site. This allows the system to accurately calculate lead times and delivery dates for production orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The factory calendar is set up in the SAP system by entering the working days and holidays for each factory or production site. This information is then used by the system to calculate lead times and delivery dates for production orders. The calendar can also be used to define shift patterns, such as when workers are expected to start and finish their shifts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the factory calendar is kept up-to-date with any changes in working days or holidays. This will ensure that the system is able to accurately calculate lead times and delivery dates for production orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The factory calendar is closely related to other components of the SAP LE-JIT-S2P Supply to Production module, such as the production scheduling and capacity planning tools. These tools rely on accurate information from the factory calendar in order to function correctly.