What is event condition in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: event condition

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A function supported by OPC events of the type "Condition-Related". Condition-related events contain conditions and subconditions that can be activated or deactivated. OPC Alarms/Events servers only report those events to the SAP system that match the activated subconditions. &EXAMPLE& Event area "Floor_1" has event "Door" with condition "Contact" and subcondition "Open door".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Event conditions are used in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP to define the conditions that must be met before a certain action is triggered. Event conditions are used to control the flow of production and ensure that all necessary steps are taken in the correct order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Event conditions can be used to control the flow of production by setting up rules that must be met before a certain action is triggered. For example, an event condition can be set up to ensure that a certain material is available before production begins. Event conditions can also be used to control the sequence of operations, such as ensuring that a certain operation is completed before another one begins. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up event conditions, it is important to consider all possible scenarios and ensure that all necessary steps are taken in the correct order. It is also important to consider how changes in production might affect the event conditions and adjust them accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on event conditions and how they can be used in SAP PP-PI, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.