What is 'phase' in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

phase - Overview

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A division of an operation. Phases can be arranged in sequential or parallel order. A phase is assigned materials from the material list. Phases have the same primary resource as the operation. You can assign more secondary resources to them.

phase - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Phase is a term used in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP. It is used to describe the different stages of a production process. Each phase is made up of a set of activities that must be completed in order for the production process to move forward. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In PP-PI, phases are used to define the different stages of a production process. Each phase is made up of a set of activities that must be completed in order for the production process to move forward. The activities within each phase can be configured according to the specific needs of the production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring phases in PP-PI, it is important to consider the dependencies between activities within each phase. This will ensure that all activities are completed in the correct order and that the production process runs smoothly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on configuring phases in PP-PI, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic.