What is planned finish date in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: planned finish date

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The date that a material from an order proposal must be available for requirements planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planned finish date is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the estimated date of completion for a production order. It is calculated based on the planned start date, the duration of the production order, and any planned downtime. The planned finish date is used to plan and monitor production activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planned finish date can be set when creating a production order in SAP PP. It can also be changed at any time during the production process. The planned finish date is used to calculate the planned start date for subsequent production orders, as well as to monitor progress and identify any delays or issues that may arise. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the planned finish date is realistic and achievable. If it is not, it can lead to delays in production and other issues. It is also important to keep track of any changes made to the planned finish date, as this can affect subsequent production orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The planned finish date is closely related to other terms such as planned start date, duration, and downtime. It is also related to other SAP PP functions such as capacity planning and material requirements planning (MRP).