What is 'setup group category' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

setup group category - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An object that groups the setup group keys. &EXAMPLE& You can combine lathes with different setup group keys to form a setup group category "Turning."

setup group category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Setup group category is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to group together similar production orders. This helps to simplify the process of creating and managing production orders, as users can assign the same setup parameters to multiple orders at once. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use setup group category, users must first create a setup group in the PP system. This is done by entering the setup parameters for the group, such as the production order type, material, and quantity. Once the setup group is created, users can assign it to multiple production orders. This will automatically apply the same setup parameters to all of the orders in the group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a setup group, it is important to make sure that all of the parameters are correct. This will ensure that all of the production orders in the group have the same setup parameters applied. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which production orders are assigned to which setup groups, as this will help to ensure that all of the orders are properly managed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setup group category in SAP PP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.