What is tracking-related event type in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: tracking-related event type

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A type of OPC event defined by the OPC standard. Depending on the event type, additional information is reported to the SAP system together with the event message. Besides the information that is mandatory for all event types event source, event time, event type, event category, event severity, and message text, the event type "Tracking-Related" also contains the actor ID. This ID identifies, for example, the person who acknowledged an OPC event by signing with his or her user name.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Tracking-related event type is a feature in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP. It allows users to track and monitor events related to production processes, such as the start and end of production orders, the completion of activities, and the delivery of materials. This feature helps users to keep track of their production processes and ensure that they are running smoothly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the tracking-related event type feature in PP-PI, users must first set up the tracking system. This involves defining the types of events that need to be tracked, such as the start and end of production orders, the completion of activities, and the delivery of materials. Once this is done, users can then set up rules for each event type, such as when it should be triggered and what actions should be taken when it is triggered. Finally, users can monitor the events in real-time using the tracking system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the tracking system for tracking-related event types, it is important to ensure that all relevant events are included. This will help to ensure that all production processes are monitored effectively. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all rules are set up correctly so that all events are triggered at the right time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The tracking-related event type feature in PP-PI is closely related to other features such as material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP). These features help users to plan their production processes more effectively by taking into account factors such as material availability and capacity constraints. Additionally, these features can also be used in conjunction with the tracking-related event type feature to ensure that all production processes are monitored effectively.