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

SAP Term: reference date

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A time in an operation, for example, the start of setup. Reference dates are used to determine the start and finish dates of sub-operations and usage dates for production resources or tools. You can define an offset for each reference date. Using the reference dates and the offsets, the start and finish dates of the sub-operation or the production resource or tool usage are determined.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference date is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the date used to determine the availability of materials and resources for production. It is also used to determine the planned delivery date of a product. The reference date is usually set by the user and can be changed as needed.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the reference date is used to determine the availability of materials and resources for production. It is also used to determine the planned delivery date of a product. The reference date can be set by the user in the system settings. It can be changed as needed, depending on the production requirements.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the reference date, it is important to consider the availability of materials and resources for production. It is also important to consider the planned delivery date of a product when setting the reference date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The reference date is closely related to other terms such as planned order, material availability check, and capacity planning. It is important to understand how these terms are related in order to effectively use SAP PP.