What is 'production order' in SAP PP-SFC - Production Orders?

production order - Overview

• Component: PP-SFC

• Component Name: Production Orders

• Description: A manufacturing order used for discrete manufacturing.

production order - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A production order is a document used in SAP's Production Planning (PP) and Production Execution (SFC) components to plan and track the production of a material. It contains information about the material to be produced, the quantity to be produced, and the resources required for production. It also serves as a reference document for tracking the progress of production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Production orders are created in the PP-SFC component of SAP. The user must enter information about the material to be produced, the quantity to be produced, and the resources required for production. Once created, the production order can be used to track the progress of production. The user can view information such as the status of production, the quantity produced, and any issues that may have arisen during production. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production order, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is entered accurately. This will help ensure that production runs smoothly and that any issues can be quickly identified and addressed. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the status of production orders to ensure that they are progressing as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on production orders in SAP's PP-SFC component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Orders (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/6.07/en-US/f8d9f3a2b7c14e8a9f3d2b5c9f3e4d1a.html).