What is labor off in SAP PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations?

SAP Term: labor off

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: Stops labor tracking for an operation activity. When you start an operation activity at a work center for which labor tracking was enabled, the system tracks the time you are logged on working on the operation activity at that work center. If your shift ends, for example, but the operation activity is not yet completed, you can labor off to allow another production operator to continue working on the operation activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Labor off is a feature in SAP Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO) that allows users to quickly and easily assign labor resources to production orders. It enables users to assign labor resources to production orders in a single step, eliminating the need for manual entry of labor resources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the labor off feature, users must first create a production order in SAP PP-PEO. Once the production order is created, users can assign labor resources to the order by selecting the “Labor Off” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can select the labor resources they wish to assign to the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning labor resources to a production order, it is important to ensure that the resources are available and have the necessary skills and qualifications for the job. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the labor resources are assigned in a timely manner so that production orders can be completed on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The labor off feature is part of SAP PP-PEO’s Production Planning and Execution (PPE) module. The PPE module also includes features such as material planning, capacity planning, and scheduling. Additionally, SAP PP-PEO also includes modules such as Quality Management (QM), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Warehouse Management (WM).