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

SAP Term: production version

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Key determining the various production techniques according to which a material is to be manufactured. You specify the following in the production version: The BOM alternative for the BOM explosion The task list type, the task list group, and the group counter for assignment to routings Lot-size restrictions for repetitive manufacturing

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production version is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to create different versions of a production order. This allows users to compare different versions of the same production order and make changes as needed. The production version also allows users to track the changes made to the production order over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a production version, go to the Production Order menu in SAP PP and select “Create Production Version”. Enter the details of the production order, such as the material, quantity, and date. Once you have entered all the details, click “Save” to create the production version. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production version, it is important to make sure that all the details are correct. This will ensure that the changes made to the production order are tracked accurately. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which version is currently active so that any changes made are applied to the correct version. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using production versions in SAP PP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.