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

SAP Term: object representation

• Component: PP-CRP

• Component Name: Capacity Requirements Planning

• Description: A combination of all graphical elements that represent a graphical object.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object representation is a feature of the Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) component in SAP. It allows users to represent objects, such as machines, personnel, and materials, as graphical objects in the CRP planning board. This helps users to visualize and plan capacity requirements more effectively. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object representation can be used to create a graphical representation of the capacity requirements for a given production order. The user can drag and drop objects onto the planning board to represent machines, personnel, and materials that are needed for the production order. The user can also adjust the size of the objects to represent different levels of capacity requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using object representation in CRP, it is important to ensure that the objects are placed in the correct order on the planning board. This will help ensure that the capacity requirements are accurately represented and that there are no conflicts between different objects. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Object representation is just one of many features available in SAP's Capacity Requirements Planning component. Other features include resource scheduling, capacity leveling, and resource utilization analysis. All of these features can be used together to create an effective capacity planning system for any production environment.