What is planning type in SAP PP-SOP - Sales and Operations Planning?

SAP Term: planning type

• Component: PP-SOP

• Component Name: Sales and Operations Planning

• Description: Individual and differentiated view of the planning table facilitating planning from various standpoints such as sales planning or production planning. Planning types constitute a flexible instrument for the evaluation and storage of key data from a wide variety of information structures. There is no limit on the number of possible planning types.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planning type is a feature of the SAP PP-SOP Sales and Operations Planning component. It is used to define the planning strategy for a particular product or material. The planning type determines the planning parameters, such as the planning horizon, the planning frequency, and the planning method. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning type is set up in the SAP system by entering the relevant data in the relevant fields. This includes the planning horizon, the planning frequency, and the planning method. The system then uses this data to generate a plan for the product or material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a planning type, it is important to consider the specific needs of the product or material. For example, if a product has a long lead time, then a longer planning horizon may be necessary. Additionally, it is important to consider how often the plan needs to be updated and what type of planning method should be used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a planning type in SAP PP-SOP Sales and Operations Planning, please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up a planning type in SAP.