What is planning time fence in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: planning time fence

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A defined period in which the system makes no automatic changes to the master plan during material requirements planning. During the planning time fence, the system does not create or change planned orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planning time fence is a feature in SAP PP-MRP Material Requirements Planning that allows users to set a specific time frame for when certain planning activities can be performed. This ensures that all planning activities are done within the specified time frame and that no activities are missed or delayed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the planning time fence, users must first define the time frame for when certain planning activities can be performed. This can be done by setting a start date and an end date for the planning period. Once the time frame has been set, users can then specify which activities can be performed within that time frame. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that the planning time fence should be set according to the specific needs of the organization. For example, if an organization needs to plan for a certain period of time, then the planning time fence should be set accordingly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all activities are completed within the specified time frame in order to ensure that no activities are missed or delayed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP PP-MRP Material Requirements Planning and how to use the planning time fence, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.