What is float before production in SAP PP-CRP - Capacity Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: float before production

• Component: PP-CRP

• Component Name: Capacity Requirements Planning

• Description: The number of working days between the order start date and the scheduled start date; used as a float in production scheduling.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Float before production is a feature of SAP's Capacity Requirements Planning (PP-CRP) component. It allows for the scheduling of production orders to be shifted forward or backward in time, depending on the availability of resources and other factors. This feature helps to ensure that production orders are completed on time and with the highest quality. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the float before production feature, you must first set up the PP-CRP component in your SAP system. Once this is done, you can then set up the float before production parameters in the system. These parameters will determine how much time can be shifted forward or backward for each production order. Once these parameters are set, you can then use the float before production feature to adjust the scheduling of production orders as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the float before production feature, it is important to keep an eye on the resources available and adjust the parameters accordingly. This will help ensure that production orders are completed on time and with the highest quality. Additionally, it is important to monitor any changes in demand or supply that could affect the scheduling of production orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP's Capacity Requirements Planning (PP-CRP) component and its features, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for using PP-CRP and its features.