What is production plan in SAP PP-SOP - Sales and Operations Planning?

SAP Term: production plan

• Component: PP-SOP

• Component Name: Sales and Operations Planning

• Description: The production plans are created in the planning table of Sales & Operations Planning SOP. Production targets can be set for materials, product groups, or characteristic values from an information structure, and derived from sales targets or using self-defined or standard macros. You can set production quotas at one level and disaggregate them to the next level down, for example, product group to material, or set production quotas at one level and aggregate them to the next level up, for example, material to product group. The planning horizon is divided into a number of periods, either days, weeks, months, or posting periods. Planning figures are viewed and stored in the periods to which they relate. Production quantities planned in Sales & Operations Planning can be passed to Demand Management.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production plan is a component of SAP's Sales and Operations Planning (PP-SOP) module. It is used to plan and manage the production of goods and services. It helps to optimize the production process by taking into account the availability of resources, customer demand, and other factors. The production plan is used to create a detailed plan for the production process, including scheduling, resource allocation, and cost estimation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The production plan can be used to create a detailed plan for the production process. This includes scheduling, resource allocation, and cost estimation. The production plan can also be used to monitor the progress of the production process and make adjustments as needed. The production plan can also be used to analyze the performance of the production process and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production plan, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the production process. This includes customer demand, availability of resources, and other factors. It is also important to consider the cost of materials and labor when creating a production plan. Additionally, it is important to review the plan regularly to ensure that it is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP PP-SOP module also includes other components such as demand planning, supply chain planning, inventory management, and quality management. These components can be used in conjunction with the production plan to optimize the production process. Additionally, SAP provides a variety of tools and resources that can help users create and manage their production plans more effectively.