What is graphical object in SAP PP-CRP - Capacity Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: graphical object

• Component: PP-CRP

• Component Name: Capacity Requirements Planning

• Description: A representation of an application object that comprises all graphical elements and data required. &EXAMPLE& An operation is represented by a red bar graphical element from the earliest start to the earliest end as necessary dates. A graphical object is defined by graphical object type, data for the application object defined with it, and object representation. From the user's point of view a graphical object is identical to its application object, such as a capacity requirement or an operation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Graphical objects are graphical representations of data in SAP Capacity Requirements Planning (PP-CRP). They are used to visualize and analyze the capacity requirements of a production process. Graphical objects can be used to display the capacity requirements of a production process over time, or to compare different production processes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Graphical objects can be created in SAP PP-CRP by selecting the “Create Graphical Object” option from the menu. This will open a window where you can select the type of graphical object you want to create. You can then enter the data for the graphical object, such as the production process, time period, and capacity requirements. Once you have entered all the necessary data, you can save the graphical object and view it in the graphical view. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a graphical object in SAP PP-CRP, it is important to make sure that all of the data is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the graphical object accurately reflects the current capacity requirements of the production process. Additionally, it is important to remember that graphical objects can be used to compare different production processes, so it is important to make sure that all of the data for each process is entered correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using graphical objects in SAP PP-CRP, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use graphical objects in SAP PP-CRP.