What is bidirectional planning in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: bidirectional planning

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The ability to move from materials to capacity to demand in any direction in the planning chain, make changes, and see their impact on all levels of the planning chain.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Bidirectional planning is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows for the planning of production orders in both directions. This means that the system can plan both forward and backward from the current production order, allowing for more efficient and accurate planning. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use bidirectional planning, the user must first set up the system to enable it. This includes setting up the relevant parameters in the system, such as the number of production orders to be planned in each direction. Once this is done, the user can then use the bidirectional planning feature to plan production orders in both directions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using bidirectional planning, it is important to ensure that all relevant parameters are set correctly. This will ensure that the system is able to accurately plan production orders in both directions. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the parameters as needed in order to ensure that the system is always up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on bidirectional planning in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/6.07/en-US/f9f8d3a2b7c14e8a9f3d2b5f1e4d7c2a.html