What is 'shift definition' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

shift definition - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The start, finish, and break times of a shift are determined in the shift definition. The shift definition is valid in all work centers. Shift definitions reduce the work of determining available capacity when working hours change because they are updated centrally.

shift definition - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Shift definition in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) is a feature that allows users to define the working hours of a production facility. It is used to define the start and end times of a shift, as well as the number of hours worked in each shift. This information is then used to calculate the capacity of the facility and to plan production activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use shift definition in SAP PP, users must first create a shift definition record. This record contains information such as the start and end times of the shift, the number of hours worked in each shift, and any other relevant information. Once this record is created, it can be used to calculate the capacity of the facility and to plan production activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a shift definition record, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the start and end times of each shift, as well as any other relevant information such as breaks or overtime. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all shifts are properly defined so that capacity calculations are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on shift definition in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how