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

SAP Term: order number

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The number of a work order or planned order

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order numbers are used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to identify and track production orders. They are unique identifiers that are assigned to each production order and are used to differentiate between different orders. The order number is also used to link the production order to other documents, such as material requirements planning (MRP) documents, purchase orders, and delivery notes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the order number is created when a production order is created. It is then used to track the progress of the production order throughout its life cycle. The order number can be used to view the status of the production order, view the materials required for the production order, and view any related documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production order in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that the order number is unique. This will help ensure that the production order can be tracked accurately and that any related documents can be linked correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The order number is closely related to other SAP PP terms such as material requirements planning (MRP), purchase orders, and delivery notes. It is important to understand how these terms are related in order to effectively use SAP PP.