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

SAP Term: alternative priority

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The system looks for multiple BOMs according to the alternative entered, in a multi-level BOM explosion. If the alternative entered does not exist, the component is marked and is not exploded further.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative priority is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to assign different priorities to alternative production orders. This feature is useful when there are multiple production orders that need to be processed, but the user wants to prioritize certain orders over others. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To assign alternative priorities, the user must first create a production order and then assign it an alternative priority. This can be done by going to the “Order” tab in the PP module and selecting “Alternative Priority” from the drop-down menu. The user can then select the desired priority from the list of available options. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning alternative priorities, it is important to consider the order in which the production orders will be processed. For example, if one production order needs to be completed before another, it should be assigned a higher priority than the other order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Alternative priority is just one of many features available in SAP Production Planning and Control. Other features include material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and shop floor control.