What is 'collective order' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

collective order - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The linking of planned orders or production orders over several production levels.

collective order - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A collective order is a type of production order in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that is used to plan and manage the production of multiple materials at once. It is a single order that contains multiple items, each with its own quantity and delivery date. The collective order can be used to plan and manage the production of multiple materials at once, allowing for better control over the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a collective order in SAP PP, go to Logistics > Production > Production Control > Collective Order > Create. Enter the material number, quantity, and delivery date for each item in the collective order. Once all the items have been entered, click “Save” to create the collective order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a collective order, it is important to ensure that all items have the same delivery date. This will ensure that all items are produced at the same time and can be delivered together. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all items have sufficient stock available before creating the collective order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on collective orders in SAP PP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/6.07/en-US).