What is auxiliary data in SAP PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations?

SAP Term: auxiliary data

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: Auxiliary data includes product manufacturing information PMI and visual files that are transferred to PEO from an external environment such as a PLM system in the form of an engineering snapshot. The auxiliary data is passed on to the MBOM during EBOM to MBOM handover and can then be processed in the auxiliary data workspace of the shop floor routing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Auxiliary data is a type of data used in the Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO) component of SAP. It is used to store additional information about production orders, such as the order's status, priority, and other related details. This data is used to help manage production operations and ensure that orders are completed on time and with the highest quality. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Auxiliary data can be accessed in the PP-PEO component of SAP. To view or edit auxiliary data, users must first open the production order they wish to view or edit. Once the order is open, users can access the auxiliary data by clicking on the “Auxiliary Data” tab. From here, users can view or edit any of the auxiliary data associated with the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When editing auxiliary data, it is important to remember that any changes made will affect all future production orders. Therefore, it is important to double-check any changes before saving them. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made so that they can be easily reversed if necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using auxiliary data in SAP PP-PEO, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions for using auxiliary data in SAP PP-PEO.