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

preferred production version - Overview

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A production version for the same material as other production versions, but that is taken into account by material requirements planning. This production version might be considered because it is the most cost-effective or because it fulfills user-specific criteria better than other production versions. If, for example, the low total cost is the criterion, MRP normally only considers one production version. Customer-specific criteria, however, may result in more than one preferred production version.

preferred production version - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Preferred Production Version (PPV) is a feature in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries that allows users to define a preferred production version for a material. This version is used as the default version when creating production orders. It can be changed manually if needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set a preferred production version, go to the “Define Preferred Production Version” screen in SAP PP-PI. Select the material and enter the version number. The version will then be set as the default version for that material when creating production orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the preferred production version up-to-date, as it will be used as the default version when creating production orders. It is also important to note that the preferred production version can be changed manually if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting a preferred production version, please refer to SAP Help documentation on PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries.