What is midpoint scheduling in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: midpoint scheduling

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Type of scheduling with combining forward and backward scheduling starting from any midpoint operation in an order. Starting from the start date of the operation, all preceding operations are scheduled backward. Starting from the finish date of the operation, all succeeding operations are scheduled forward. This type of scheduling is always used if the dates of an operation are changed during capacity leveling in bottleneck planning, for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Midpoint scheduling is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to schedule production activities at the midpoint of the production process. This feature enables users to plan and manage production activities more efficiently, as it allows them to identify and address potential bottlenecks before they occur. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Midpoint scheduling can be used in SAP PP by creating a midpoint schedule for each production activity. This schedule should include the start and end dates of the activity, as well as any resources that will be needed. Once the midpoint schedule is created, it can be used to monitor progress and identify any potential issues that may arise during the production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a midpoint schedule, it is important to ensure that all resources are accounted for and that the start and end dates are accurate. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the midpoint schedule to ensure that any changes or delays are taken into account. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Midpoint scheduling is just one of many features available in SAP PP. Other features include material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and shop floor control. Additionally, SAP PP can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).