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

SAP Term: operation scrap

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The percentage of the material processed in an operation that does not meet quality requirements. Operation scrap is entered in the routing or in the bill of material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Operation scrap is a type of scrap that occurs during the production process. It is caused by a variety of factors, such as incorrect setup, incorrect material, or incorrect operation. It is recorded in the system as a negative quantity and is used to calculate the total scrap rate for the production order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), operation scrap can be recorded in the system by entering a negative quantity in the “Scrap” field of the production order. This will be used to calculate the total scrap rate for the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to accurately record operation scrap in SAP PP, as it can have a significant impact on the total scrap rate for the production order. Additionally, it is important to identify and address any underlying causes of operation scrap in order to reduce its occurrence. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Operation scrap is related to other types of scrap, such as material scrap and machine downtime scrap. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors that can affect production efficiency, such as setup time and machine availability.