What is general recipe in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: general recipe

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A general, plant-, and site-independent description of a manufacturing process. A general recipe describes products and components, processes, and resource requirements without considering the constraints of an actual site or plant. It represents the basis for enterprise-wide planning and investment decisions and serves as a template for site- and plant-specific recipes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  General recipe is a type of production order in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. It is used to define the production process for a specific product or material. It contains all the necessary information about the production process, such as the materials and resources required, the sequence of operations, and the expected output. 
  
  How to use it: 
  General recipes are created in the Recipe Builder in SAP PP-PI. The Recipe Builder allows users to define the production process for a specific product or material. The user can specify the materials and resources required, the sequence of operations, and the expected output. Once the recipe is created, it can be used to create production orders in SAP PP-PI. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a general recipe, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included. This includes specifying the materials and resources required, the sequence of operations, and the expected output. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all steps in the recipe are clearly defined and that any potential risks are identified. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on general recipes in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Recipe Builder. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use general recipes in SAP PP-PI.