What is update rate in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: update rate

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A period that can be specified for OPC Data Access subscriptions in the SAP system. The update rate determines how long the system waits before it checks the current value again. If the new value changes by the value of the absolute deadband, it is reported to the SAP system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Update rate is a feature in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries that allows users to set the frequency of updates for certain data. This feature is useful for ensuring that the data used in production planning is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the update rate feature, users must first select the data they want to update. This can be done by selecting the relevant fields in the production planning view. Once the fields have been selected, users can then set the frequency of updates for each field. This can be done by setting a specific time interval or by setting a specific date and time for the updates to occur. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that the update rate feature only applies to certain data fields. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all relevant fields are selected before setting the update rate. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the update rate is set at an appropriate frequency so that the data used in production planning is always up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the update rate feature in SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.