What is routing in SAP (PP - Production Planning and Control)?

SAP Term: routing

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A routing type that defines one or more sequences of operations for the production of a material. To reduce the effort of entering data in a routing, you can reference or copy reference operation sets as many times as required and in any sequence.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Routing is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to define the sequence of operations and activities that are necessary to produce a product or service. It is used to define the sequence of operations, materials, and resources required to produce a product or service. It also allows users to define the time required for each operation and the cost associated with each operation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Routing can be used to create a production plan for a product or service. The production plan defines the sequence of operations, materials, and resources required to produce the product or service. The routing also defines the time required for each operation and the cost associated with each operation. The routing can then be used to create a production order which is used to execute the production plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a routing, it is important to consider the sequence of operations, materials, and resources required for each operation. It is also important to consider the time required for each operation and the cost associated with each operation. Additionally, it is important to consider any special requirements such as safety regulations or environmental regulations that may apply to the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on routing in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PP/6.0/en-US