What is alternative operation in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: alternative operation

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The variants of an operation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative operation is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to define multiple operations for a single production order. This feature allows users to select the most efficient operation for a given production order, based on the available resources and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use alternative operations, users must first define the different operations in the system. This can be done by creating a routing for each operation and assigning it to the production order. Once the operations are defined, users can select the most efficient operation for the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative operations, it is important to consider the available resources and other factors that may affect the efficiency of each operation. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the operations are properly defined in the system before selecting an alternative operation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on alternative operations in SAP PP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.