What is critical path in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: critical path

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: All operations in a collective order or in an order with parallel sequences in the case of which a reduction in the duration of the operation leads to a reduction in the overall execution time of the order or the collective order. In project manufacturing SCM-APO-S, in a network of orders not the duration of operations but planning-related minimum intervals or offsets are reduced in order to shorten the overall execution time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Critical Path is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that helps to identify the longest sequence of activities in a production process. It is used to determine the minimum time required to complete a project, and to identify any potential delays or bottlenecks in the process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Critical Path, you must first define the activities that make up the production process. Once these activities have been defined, you can then use Critical Path to identify the longest sequence of activities and calculate the minimum time required to complete the project. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Critical Path, it is important to consider any potential delays or bottlenecks in the process. This will help you to identify any areas where additional resources may be needed in order to ensure that the project is completed on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Critical Path and how it can be used in SAP Production Planning and Control, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.