What is engineering snapshot in SAP PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations?

SAP Term: engineering snapshot

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: An object containing all the necessary information that belongs together for a manufacturable part.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Engineering Snapshot is a feature in the Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO) component of SAP that allows users to capture and store the current state of a production order. This snapshot includes all the relevant data associated with the production order, such as material components, operations, and routing. It also includes any changes made to the production order since its creation. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use Engineering Snapshot, users must first create a production order in SAP. Once the order is created, users can take a snapshot of it by selecting the “Engineering Snapshot” option from the menu. This will capture all relevant data associated with the production order and store it in a separate database table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When taking an Engineering Snapshot, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is captured. This includes any changes made to the production order since its creation. Additionally, users should be aware that Engineering Snapshots are stored in a separate database table and must be manually retrieved when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Engineering Snapshots, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO). Additionally, users can find helpful tutorials and videos on YouTube that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.