What is free capacity in SAP PP-CRP - Capacity Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: free capacity

• Component: PP-CRP

• Component Name: Capacity Requirements Planning

• Description: The available capacity minus the requirements assigned to this capacity displayed for a certain period in the selected capacity unit.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Free capacity is a term used in SAP's Capacity Requirements Planning (PP-CRP) component. It refers to the amount of capacity available for production that is not already allocated to other orders or activities. This capacity can be used to fulfill new orders or to increase production of existing orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use free capacity, the user must first identify the available capacity in the system. This can be done by running a Capacity Requirements Planning report, which will show the total available capacity and the amount of free capacity. Once the free capacity has been identified, it can be allocated to new orders or used to increase production of existing orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When allocating free capacity, it is important to consider the impact on other orders and activities. For example, if an order requires more capacity than is available, it may be necessary to reduce production of other orders in order to free up enough capacity for the new order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Capacity Requirements Planning, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a2b7c14e8a9f3d5b2c9f1e4d2a.html