What is production supply area in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: production supply area

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An area on the shop floor where material is provided that can be directly used for production. The supply area is used, for example, in Kanban production control and for material staging using Warehouse Management WM.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production supply area is a component of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP). It is a logical grouping of production resources, such as machines, personnel, and materials, that are used to produce a certain product or service. The production supply area is used to plan and control the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the production supply area is used to define the resources that are available for production. This includes machines, personnel, and materials. The production supply area can also be used to define the production process, such as the sequence of operations and the time required for each operation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a production supply area in SAP PP, it is important to consider the resources that are available and how they can be used most efficiently. It is also important to consider the sequence of operations and the time required for each operation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP PP and production supply areas, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP consultant.