What is in-house production time in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: in-house production time

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The time required to produce the material in your plant. You can enter the in-house production time depending on the order quantity or independent of the order quantity. It is calculated byadding the lead times of all operations, the float before production, and the float after production.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  In-house production time is the time it takes for a product to be produced within a company's own facilities. It is a measure of the efficiency of the production process and is used in Production Planning and Control (PP) in SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In-house production time is used to calculate the total lead time for a product. This includes the time it takes for materials to be procured, the time it takes for production, and the time it takes for delivery. It can also be used to compare different production processes and identify areas of improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  In-house production time should be monitored regularly to ensure that it is as efficient as possible. It can also be used to forecast future demand and plan accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In-house production time is closely related to other measures of efficiency such as cycle time, throughput time, and total lead time. It is also related to other components of Production Planning and Control such as capacity planning, material requirements planning, and shop floor control.