What is resource category in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: resource category

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A grouping of resources of the same kind. The resource category is user-defined in Customizing. You can, for example, define the following resource categories: Line Processing unit Team Labor Transport Storage Service

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• Key Concepts: 
  Resource category is a feature in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries that allows users to group resources into categories. This helps users to easily identify and manage resources, as well as to assign them to specific tasks. Resource categories can be used to group resources by type, such as machines, personnel, or materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Resource categories can be created in the SAP system by going to the “Resource Category” tab in the PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries module. Once a resource category is created, resources can be assigned to it. This allows users to easily identify and manage resources, as well as assign them to specific tasks. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating resource categories, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if a user wants to group resources by type, they should create separate categories for machines, personnel, and materials. This will make it easier for users to identify and manage resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Resource categories are closely related to resource groups in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. Resource groups are used to group resources together based on their characteristics, such as location or cost center. Resource groups can also be used to assign resources to specific tasks.