What is retroactive processing in SAP (PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations)?

SAP Term: retroactive processing

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: A process in execution used by the production operator if, for example, no access to a computer terminal is available on the shop floor. In this case, the information required to process the operation activities can be printed out along with the work instructions and inspection characteristics. Once the work is completed, the production operator can enter what has been done and how long it took in the system retroactively.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Retroactive processing is a feature of SAP Production Engineering and Operations (PP-PEO) that allows users to make changes to existing production orders after they have been released. This feature allows users to make changes to the order without having to cancel and recreate the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Retroactive processing can be used in a variety of ways. For example, it can be used to change the quantity of an item in an order, or to add or remove items from an order. It can also be used to change the start and end dates of an order, or to change the status of an order from released to open. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using retroactive processing, it is important to remember that any changes made will be applied retroactively, meaning that they will affect all previous versions of the order. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all changes are correct before applying them. Additionally, it is important to note that retroactive processing can only be used on orders that have already been released. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on retroactive processing in SAP PP-PEO, please refer to the SAP Help Portal at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PP_PEO/latest/en-US.