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

SAP Term: storage resource

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A storage or production unit that combines the functions of storage facilities, for example, inventory management, with those of resources, for example, capacity requirements planning. Storage resources link a storage location to a resource and can be used for intermediate storage of materials during production. Their capacities are time-based and quantity-based. Storage resources include: Storage resources that are only used for storing materials These storage resources are available for storage continuously over time. During planning, they are only considered with regard to their stocks. Storage resources at which production processes take place During planning, these storage resources are considered with regard to their stock level and their time-based commitment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Storage resources are used in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP to store and manage materials and products. They are used to track the quantity, quality, and location of materials and products throughout the production process. Storage resources can be physical locations such as warehouses, or virtual locations such as a database. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  Storage resources can be created in the PP-PI component of SAP. The user can define the type of storage resource, such as a warehouse or a database, and enter information about the storage resource such as its location, capacity, and access rights. The user can also assign materials and products to the storage resource. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a storage resource in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will ensure that materials and products are tracked correctly throughout the production process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that access rights are set correctly so that only authorized personnel can access the storage resource. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on storage resources in SAP PP-PI, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PP_PI/7.5/en-US.