What is period type in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: period type

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The basic time unit of a period used for evaluations, such as calendar week, or factory calendar day.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Period type is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to define the length of a period. It is used to determine the length of time for which production orders, purchase orders, and other documents are valid. Period types are also used to define the length of time for which certain activities, such as capacity planning, are valid. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use period type in SAP PP, users must first define the period type in the system. This can be done by entering the period type in the customizing table for PP. Once the period type has been defined, it can be used in various documents and activities. For example, when creating a production order, users can specify the period type that will be used for that order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a period type in SAP PP, it is important to consider how long the period should be. For example, if a production order is expected to take several weeks to complete, then it may be necessary to define a longer period type than if the order is expected to take only a few days. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using period types in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Production Planning and Control. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using period types in SAP PP.