What is reference operation activity in SAP PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations?

SAP Term: reference operation activity

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: A type of reference template that you can use as a building block when creating a shop floor routing structure. The reference operation activity consists of one operation activity to which basic work instructions, inspection characteristics, PRTs, documents, qualifications, and buyoffs can be assigned. Once used in shop floor routings, you cannot change or delete these assignments. However, you can make certain local changes. Reference operation activities can only be created and changed in the Manage Templates app.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference operation activity is a feature in the Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO) component of SAP. It allows users to define a set of activities that are used as a reference for other operations. This helps to ensure that all operations are performed in the same way, and that any changes made to the reference operation are automatically applied to all other operations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reference operation activities can be created in the PP-PEO component of SAP. To do this, users must first define the activities that will be used as a reference. This includes specifying the sequence of activities, the duration of each activity, and any other relevant information. Once the reference operation is defined, it can be used as a template for other operations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a reference operation activity, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will help to ensure that all operations are performed in the same way and that any changes made to the reference operation are automatically applied to all other operations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Reference operation activities are closely related to production orders in SAP. Production orders are used to define the sequence of activities that must be performed in order to produce a product or service. By using reference operation activities, users can ensure that all production orders are performed in the same way and that any changes made to the reference operation are automatically applied to all other production orders.