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

SAP Term: overlapping

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A means of reducing the lead time by starting the next operation before the current operation is finished. The system calculates the operation start and finish dates in such a way that the overlapped operations can be processed without interruption. The system takes into account the minimum send-ahead quantity and the minimum overlap time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Overlapping in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) is a feature that allows for the scheduling of multiple production orders to overlap in time. This means that the same resources can be used for multiple orders at the same time, allowing for more efficient use of resources and increased production capacity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use overlapping in PP, you must first set up the overlapping parameters in the system. This includes setting up the maximum number of overlapping orders, the maximum overlap duration, and the minimum overlap duration. Once these parameters are set, you can then create production orders with overlapping start and end dates. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up overlapping parameters, it is important to consider the resources available and the production capacity of your organization. Setting up too many overlapping orders may lead to overloading of resources and decreased production efficiency. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on overlapping in PP, please refer to SAP Help documentation on Production Planning and Control.