What is constraint in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: constraint

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A factor that prevents a system from achieving its highest level of performance. Constraints can include materials, capacity, and deadlines, and can be hard material or soft capacity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Constraints are used in Production Planning and Control (PP) to limit the number of resources available for a particular task. They can be used to limit the amount of time, materials, or other resources that can be used for a given task. Constraints can also be used to ensure that certain tasks are completed before others, or that certain tasks are completed within a certain timeframe. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In PP, constraints can be set up in the system by defining the maximum amount of resources that can be used for a given task. This can be done by setting up a constraint in the system and then assigning it to the task. Once the constraint is set up, it will automatically limit the amount of resources available for the task. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up constraints in PP, it is important to consider how much time and resources are available for each task. This will help ensure that tasks are completed within the allotted timeframe and with the necessary resources. Additionally, it is important to consider how constraints may affect other tasks in the system. For example, if one task has a constraint that limits its resources, this may affect other tasks that rely on those same resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on constraints in PP, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Planning and Control (PP). Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up constraints in PP.