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

SAP Term: alternative sequence

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A sequence of operations that can be used as an alternative to a number of consecutive operations from the standard sequence. Alternative sequences are used, for example, if the production process differs according to lot size.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative sequence is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to define multiple production sequences for a single material. This allows users to select the most efficient sequence for each production order, depending on the availability of resources and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use alternative sequence, users must first define the different production sequences in the material master record. Each sequence must include all of the operations required to produce the material. Once the sequences are defined, users can select the appropriate sequence for each production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative sequences, it is important to consider the availability of resources and other factors that may affect production efficiency. Additionally, users should ensure that all of the operations required to produce the material are included in each sequence. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on alternative sequence in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_Central_Component/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b04d8a9f3e7c2b8e9f3d8f.html