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

SAP Term: routing group

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A routing group combines routings that: Describe similar production processes Are used to produce similar materials A routing group can be used, for example, to group routings with different lot size ranges. In combination with the routing group counter, the routing group uniquely identifies a routing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Routing groups are used in the Production Planning and Control (PP) component of SAP to group together similar production orders. This allows for easier management of production orders, as they can be grouped together and managed as a single entity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Routing groups can be created in the PP component of SAP by going to the “Routing Group” tab in the “Production Order” menu. Here, you can create a new routing group and assign production orders to it. You can also edit existing routing groups and assign new production orders to them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a routing group, it is important to consider the type of production order that will be assigned to it. This will help ensure that the routing group is properly configured for the production order type. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which production orders are assigned to which routing groups, as this will help ensure that all production orders are properly managed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on routing groups in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use routing groups in SAP PP.