What is future hold in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: future hold

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A type of Hold status that can be applied to an SFC number when it gets to a specified, but uncompleted, step the SFC's future hold step. The SFC number cannot be completed and, in some cases, cannot be started until the Hold is removed. For example, assume that a material travels down a conveyor belt that has several routing steps defined along the way, but the material needs to be held when it reaches the end of the conveyor belt. The future hold could be defined for the operation at the end of just after the conveyer belt.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Future Hold is a feature in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) that allows users to reserve a certain amount of material for future use. This feature is useful for production planning and scheduling, as it allows users to plan ahead and ensure that the necessary materials are available when needed. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use Future Hold, users must first select the material they wish to reserve. Then, they must enter the quantity of material they wish to reserve and the date on which they wish to use it. Once this information is entered, the system will automatically reserve the material for future use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Future Hold, it is important to remember that the reserved material will not be available for immediate use. Therefore, it is important to plan ahead and ensure that the necessary materials are available when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of the reserved materials and their expiration dates so that they can be released in time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Future Hold is just one of many features available in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME). Other features include Production Scheduling, Quality Management, and Material Management. Additionally, there are many other tools available for production planning and scheduling, such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6.