What is user-defined period split in SAP (PP-FLW - Flow Manufacturing)?

SAP Term: user-defined period split

• Component: PP-FLW

• Component Name: Flow Manufacturing

• Description: A function for arranging the display of periods for: Columns in the planning table Table entries in the evaluation of line utilization in sequencing

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• Key Concepts: 
  User-defined period split is a feature of the SAP PP-FLW Flow Manufacturing component that allows users to define their own periods for production planning. This feature allows users to create custom periods for production planning, such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly periods. This feature also allows users to define the start and end dates of each period. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the user-defined period split feature, users must first create a custom period in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the “Define Periods” tab in the PP-FLW Flow Manufacturing component. Once the period is created, users can then assign it to a production order or production plan. The user-defined period split feature can then be used to adjust the start and end dates of each period as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating custom periods, it is important to ensure that they are properly aligned with other periods in the system. For example, if a user creates a weekly period, it should start and end on the same day as other weekly periods in the system. This will ensure that all production plans and orders are properly aligned with each other. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The user-defined period split feature is closely related to other features of the PP-FLW Flow Manufacturing component, such as production planning and scheduling. It is important to understand how these features work together in order to effectively use the user-defined period split feature. Additionally, understanding how user-defined periods interact with other features of SAP can help users make more informed decisions when creating custom periods.