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

SAP Term: secondary resource

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A resource that is required besides the primary resource and can be assigned to an operation or a phase such as an operator or a transportation container. Secondary resources can be assigned a start and finish time that is relative to the start and finish time of the operation or phase time offset.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Secondary resources are resources that are used in the production process, but are not directly involved in the production of the final product. Examples of secondary resources include machines, tools, and materials that are used to support the production process. In SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, secondary resources are used to help optimize the production process and ensure that it runs smoothly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, secondary resources can be used to help optimize the production process. This can be done by setting up a resource plan that defines which secondary resources should be used in each step of the production process. This resource plan can then be used to ensure that the right resources are available when needed and that they are used efficiently. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a resource plan for secondary resources, it is important to consider how they will be used in each step of the production process. This will help ensure that the right resources are available when needed and that they are used efficiently. Additionally, it is important to consider how much of each resource is needed in order to optimize the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on secondary resources and how they can be used in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, please refer to the SAP Help Portal. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide more detailed information on how to use secondary resources in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries.