What is area of validity in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: area of validity

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An area of the organizational structure in which an object is valid, for example, a BOM or routing. &EXAMPLE& The area of validity of a BOM is defined in terms of the plant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Area of validity is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to define the scope of a particular production order. It is used to determine which materials, resources, and other components are available for use in the production order. The area of validity can be set up to include specific plants, storage locations, and other criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to set up an area of validity, users must first define the criteria for the area. This includes selecting the plants, storage locations, and other criteria that will be included in the area. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then assign the area of validity to a production order. This will ensure that only materials, resources, and other components that meet the criteria are available for use in the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an area of validity, it is important to consider all of the criteria that may be relevant to the production order. This includes not only plants and storage locations but also any other criteria that may be relevant such as material types or resource types. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up an area of validity in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), please refer to SAP Help documentation.