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

SAP Term: milestone

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An operation for which a milestone confirmation is planned. The control key is used to define that an operation is a milestone. If an operation is a milestone, all preceding operations are confirmed automatically along with the milestone operation. If more than one operation is a milestone, the processing sequence must be adhered to during confirmation of these milestone operations. Confirmation is carried out automatically up to the preceding milestone. Operations that have already been confirmed manually are not included in the milestone confirmation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Milestones are used in Production Planning and Control (PP) to indicate the completion of a certain task or phase in the production process. Milestones are used to track progress and ensure that tasks are completed on time. They can also be used to trigger certain actions, such as ordering materials or starting the next phase of production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In PP, milestones are created by assigning them to a task or phase in the production process. When the task or phase is completed, the milestone is triggered and marked as complete. This allows users to track progress and ensure that tasks are completed on time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to set realistic milestones for each task or phase in the production process. This will help ensure that tasks are completed on time and that progress is tracked accurately. It is also important to review milestones regularly to ensure that they are still relevant and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about milestones in PP, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Planning and Control. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using milestones in PP.