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

SAP Term: capacity requirements planning

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A tool for determining available capacity and capacity requirements, and for performing capacity leveling. Capacity requirements planning supports: Rough-cut planning Production rate planning Detailed planning

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• Key Concepts: 
  Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) is a component of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that helps to plan and manage the capacity of production resources. It enables users to identify and analyze capacity requirements for production orders, and to create capacity plans that take into account the availability of resources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  CRP can be used to create capacity plans for production orders, taking into account the availability of resources. It can also be used to identify and analyze capacity requirements for production orders, as well as to monitor and adjust capacity plans. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a capacity plan, it is important to consider the availability of resources, as well as any potential bottlenecks or constraints that may affect the production process. Additionally, it is important to monitor and adjust the capacity plan regularly in order to ensure that it remains up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Capacity Requirements Planning, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.