What is 'operation number' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

operation number - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The operations in a routing are assigned a continuous number operation number. This number lets you identify an operation and distinguish one operation from another.

operation number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Operation number is a unique identifier assigned to each operation in the production process in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP). It is used to identify and track the progress of each operation in the production process. The operation number is also used to link the production order with the routing, which contains all the operations that need to be performed for the production order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, operation numbers are assigned automatically when a routing is created. The operation number can be found in the routing header and in the operations tab. The operation number can also be found in the production order header and in the operations tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new routing, it is important to ensure that all operations have unique operation numbers. This will help ensure that all operations are tracked correctly and that no operations are missed or duplicated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The operation number is closely related to other SAP PP terms such as material requirements planning (MRP), bill of materials (BOM), and work center. It is important to understand how these terms interact with each other in order to effectively use SAP PP.