What is simple discontinuation in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: simple discontinuation

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The process in which a discontinued material is replaced by a follow-up material. From a certain date the stock of the discontinued material is allowed to run out and the dependent requirements are re-routed to the follow-up material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Simple discontinuation is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to discontinue a material without having to delete it from the system. This feature is useful for materials that are no longer needed but may be needed again in the future. It allows users to keep the material in the system, but mark it as discontinued so that it cannot be used in any transactions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use simple discontinuation, users must first access the material master record for the material they wish to discontinue. Then, they must select the “Discontinue” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can enter the date on which the material should be discontinued. Once this is done, the material will be marked as discontinued and will no longer be available for use in any transactions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using simple discontinuation, it is important to remember that the material will still exist in the system and can be reactivated at any time. Therefore, it is important to keep track of which materials have been discontinued and when they were discontinued. This will help ensure that materials are not reactivated before they are ready to be used again. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Simple discontinuation is just one of many features available in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP). Other features include material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production scheduling. All of these features can help users manage their production processes more efficiently and effectively.