What is effectivity in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: effectivity

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: Indicates when or whether a component or assembly is in effect, meaning available to be used to manufacture a particular material at a particular time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Effectivity is a feature of the Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) component of SAP that allows users to define the validity of a production order or process order. Effectivity enables users to specify when a production order or process order should be valid, and when it should become invalid. This helps to ensure that only valid orders are processed and that outdated orders are not used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use effectivity, users must first define the validity period for a production order or process order. This can be done by setting start and end dates for the order, or by setting a validity period based on other criteria such as customer demand or material availability. Once the validity period has been set, users can then assign the order to a specific production line or process line. The order will then only be valid during the specified validity period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up effectivity, it is important to ensure that the validity period is set correctly. If the validity period is too short, orders may become invalid before they can be processed. If the validity period is too long, outdated orders may be processed instead of more recent ones. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Effectivity is closely related to other features of MFG-ME such as scheduling and capacity planning. Scheduling helps to ensure that orders are processed in an efficient manner, while capacity planning helps to ensure that resources are used effectively. Effectivity helps to ensure that only valid orders are processed and that outdated orders are not used.