What is 'any order' group in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: 'any order' group

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A type of step on a routing containing two or more operations that operators can perform in any sequence. For example, you may have an Any Order Group with the following operations: DRILL, DEBUR, BEND. At this point on your routing, it doesn't matter whether operators bend, debur, or drill an SFC number first, or second, or third, as long as they perform all three steps.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An 'any order' group is a type of production order in the MFG-ME SAP Manufacturing Execution component. It is used to group together multiple production orders that have similar characteristics, such as the same material, same production process, and same target quantity. This allows for more efficient production planning and execution. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an 'any order' group, you must first define the characteristics of the orders that will be included in the group. This includes the material, production process, target quantity, and other relevant information. Once these characteristics have been defined, you can create an 'any order' group by selecting the appropriate orders from the list of available orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an 'any order' group, it is important to ensure that all of the orders included in the group have similar characteristics. This will help to ensure that the production process is efficient and effective. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to the orders within the group, as this could affect the overall production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on 'any order' groups in MFG-ME SAP Manufacturing Execution, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and best practices for using this feature.