What is 'non-preferred production version' in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

non-preferred production version - Overview

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: Production version for the same material as other produciton versions, but that is not taken into account by material requirements planning. This can be due to its high total cost or because it does not fulfill criteria specified by the user.

non-preferred production version - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Non-preferred production version is a feature in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries that allows users to define a production version that is not the preferred version. This feature allows users to define a production version that is not the preferred version, but still has the same characteristics as the preferred version. This can be useful when there are multiple versions of a product and the user wants to use a different version for certain processes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use non-preferred production versions, users must first create a production version in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. Once the production version is created, users can then select the “Non-Preferred” option in the “Production Version” field. This will allow users to define a production version that is not the preferred version, but still has the same characteristics as the preferred version. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using non-preferred production versions, it is important to remember that any changes made to the non-preferred version will not be reflected in the preferred version. Therefore, it is important to keep track of any changes made to ensure that all versions are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on non-preferred production versions in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many