What is actual start in SAP PP-SFC - Production Orders?

SAP Term: actual start

• Component: PP-SFC

• Component Name: Production Orders

• Description: The date on which work on a production order actually began. This date may differ from planned or scheduled dates.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Actual start is a term used in SAP PP-SFC Production Orders. It is the date and time when the production order was actually started. This is different from the planned start date, which is the date and time when the production order was scheduled to begin. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The actual start date and time can be found in the production order header. It is usually updated automatically when the production order is released. The actual start date and time can also be manually entered by a user if needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the actual start date and time for production orders, as this information can be used to calculate the total duration of a production order. This information can also be used to compare planned versus actual performance of a production order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The actual start date and time are related to other terms such as planned start, planned finish, actual finish, and total duration. All of these terms are used to measure the performance of a production order.