What is setup order in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: setup order

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: An order at the beginning of a production campaign that is used to prepare the line for production.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Setup order is a type of production order used in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP. It is used to plan and manage the setup times of production equipment and resources. Setup orders are used to define the setup times for each production step, as well as the resources and equipment needed for each step. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Setup orders are created in the PP-PI component of SAP. The user must enter the setup times for each production step, as well as the resources and equipment needed for each step. The setup order can then be used to plan and manage the setup times of production equipment and resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all setup times are accurately entered into the setup order, as this will ensure that the production process runs smoothly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all resources and equipment needed for each step are also accurately entered into the setup order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setup orders, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI). Additionally, there are many online tutorials available which provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage setup orders in SAP.