What is time-now line in SAP PP-CRP - Capacity Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: time-now line

• Component: PP-CRP

• Component Name: Capacity Requirements Planning

• Description: Line that marks the position for the current point in time date or time of day on the time axis.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time-now line is a feature of the Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) component in SAP. It is a graphical representation of the current status of the production plan, and it shows the planned and actual production orders, as well as the capacity requirements for each order. The time-now line helps to identify any discrepancies between the planned and actual production orders, and it can be used to adjust the production plan accordingly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The time-now line can be accessed from the Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) component in SAP. To view the time-now line, select the “Time Now Line” option from the menu. The time-now line will then be displayed, showing the planned and actual production orders, as well as the capacity requirements for each order. The time-now line can be used to identify any discrepancies between the planned and actual production orders, and it can be used to adjust the production plan accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When viewing the time-now line, it is important to pay attention to any discrepancies between the planned and actual production orders. If there are any discrepancies, they should be addressed immediately in order to ensure that the production plan is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to remember that the time-now line only shows information for current orders; it does not show information for future orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) in SAP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on CRP. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use CRP in SAP.