What is operating resources in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: operating resources

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The labor and materials necessary for a project. Operating resources can be used repeatedly or only once. They can be defined in value or quantity units and planned for a period or a point in time. Examples of operating resources are: Materials such as raw materials, parts, or assemblies Machines such as computers, or production machines Labor such as an engineer, or plant worker Production resources or tools such as tools, jigs, and fixtures External services Work centers

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• Key Concepts: 
  Operating resources are the physical resources used in production, such as machines, tools, and personnel. In SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), operating resources are used to define the capacity of a production process. They are also used to plan and monitor the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, operating resources can be defined in the system by entering the resource name, type, and capacity. This information is then used to plan and monitor production processes. For example, if a machine has a certain capacity, it can be used to plan how many products can be produced in a given time period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining operating resources in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that the resource name is unique and that the capacity is accurate. This will help ensure that the production process is planned and monitored correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on operating resources in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation.