What is consumption time in SAP PP-KAB - Kanban?

SAP Term: consumption time

• Component: PP-KAB

• Component Name: Kanban

• Description: KANBAN The time period during which a kanban container is consumed at the demand source. This is the total time the container takes to change from the status FULL5 to IN USE6 and then finally to WAIT1 or EMPTY2.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Consumption time is a term used in the Production Planning (PP) component of SAP. It is used to define the time it takes for a Kanban (PP-KAB) to be consumed. This time is calculated based on the quantity of material that needs to be consumed and the rate at which it is consumed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The consumption time can be set in the PP-KAB Kanban configuration. This setting will determine how long it takes for the Kanban to be consumed. The consumption time can also be adjusted based on the quantity of material that needs to be consumed and the rate at which it is consumed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to set the consumption time correctly in order to ensure that the Kanban is consumed in a timely manner. It is also important to monitor the consumption time regularly in order to ensure that it is still accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about setting up and using PP-KAB Kanban, please refer to SAP Help documentation.