What is reduction in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: reduction

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A decrease in the lead time of a routing, order, or network in scheduling. If the basic dates specified cannot be respected, the system takes reduction measures. Reduction measures are performed in steps. The reduction strategy determines: Which times are reduced Steps in which reduction takes place

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reduction is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to reduce the amount of material required for a production order. This is done by reducing the quantity of components or materials that are needed for the production order. The reduction can be done manually or automatically, depending on the user's preference. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use reduction in SAP PP, users must first create a production order. Once the production order is created, users can then select the “Reduction” option from the menu. This will open up a window where users can enter the desired reduction amount for each component or material. Once the reduction amount is entered, users can then save the changes and the production order will be updated with the reduced quantity of components or materials. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using reduction in SAP PP, it is important to remember that the reduction amount must be entered for each component or material individually. Additionally, it is important to note that any changes made to a production order after it has been created cannot be undone, so it is important to double-check all entries before saving them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using reduction in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Production Planning and Control. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.