What is 'pool' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

pool - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The pool includes order operations that are to be dispatched i.e. scheduled on a work center or resource. As a rule, it contains opened production or process orders.

pool - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Pool is a term used in the Production Planning and Control (PP) component of SAP. It is a type of material that is used to represent a group of similar materials that are interchangeable. For example, a pool can be used to represent different types of screws, bolts, or other small parts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, pools are used to simplify the process of creating production orders. Instead of having to specify each individual material, you can simply select the pool and SAP will automatically select the appropriate material from the pool. This makes it easier to create production orders quickly and accurately. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating pools in SAP, it is important to make sure that all materials in the pool are compatible with each other. This will ensure that the correct material is selected when creating production orders. Additionally, it is important to keep the pool up-to-date by regularly adding new materials and removing obsolete ones. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on pools in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_Central_Component/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b04d8a9f3e7c2b8e7f5d1a.html