What is global site in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: global site

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A general-purpose site automatically created when you install the system. The name of the global site is * and there is only one such site per system database. With respect to system rules, the global site is the parent of all other sites. New sites inherit system rule settings from the global site, so you do not have to make these settings manually.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A global site is a type of SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) component that allows for the management of multiple production sites from a single location. It enables users to manage production processes, resources, and materials across multiple sites from one central location. This helps to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the global site component of MFG-ME, users must first set up the global site in the SAP system. This includes defining the production sites that will be managed from the global site, as well as setting up the necessary resources and materials. Once this is done, users can then manage production processes across multiple sites from the global site.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a global site in MFG-ME, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary resources and materials are available at each production site. This will help to ensure that production processes can be managed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the global site configuration to ensure that it remains up-to-date with changes in production processes or resources.
  
  Related Information: 
  The global site component of MFG-ME is closely related to other components such as Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM). These components can be used in conjunction with the global site component to further improve efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, there are various tools available for managing global sites, such as SAP Global Site Manager (GSM).