What is 'actual date' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

actual date - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The time period of an operation between the start date and finish date of a partial confirmation or of the entire operation.

actual date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Actual date is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the date on which a certain activity or task was actually completed. It is used to track the progress of production activities and to compare the actual date with the planned date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actual dates are used in SAP PP to track the progress of production activities. The actual date can be entered into the system when an activity or task is completed. This information can then be used to compare the actual date with the planned date, allowing for better planning and control of production activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the actual dates are entered accurately into the system, as this will allow for more accurate tracking and comparison of production activities. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all activities are completed on time, as this will help ensure that production activities are running smoothly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Actual dates are closely related to planned dates, which are used in SAP PP to plan and schedule production activities. Additionally, actual dates can be used in conjunction with other data such as material availability and capacity utilization to better plan and control production activities.