What is standard available capacity in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: standard available capacity

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The available capacity of a capacity category. It is valid if no interval of available capacity has been defined. To specify the standard available capacity, you enter: Work start time Work finish time Breaks Rate of capacity utilization

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• Key Concepts: 
  Standard available capacity is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the amount of capacity that is available for production. It is calculated based on the capacity of the machines, personnel, and other resources that are available for production. It is used to determine the amount of production that can be achieved in a given period of time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Standard available capacity can be used to plan production and ensure that the resources available are sufficient for the desired output. It can also be used to identify any bottlenecks in production and take corrective action. In SAP PP, standard available capacity is calculated using the Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) module. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating standard available capacity, it is important to consider all resources that are available for production, including personnel, machines, and materials. It is also important to consider any downtime or maintenance that may affect the availability of resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Standard available capacity is closely related to Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), which is used to calculate the amount of capacity needed for a given production order. It is also related to Capacity Leveling, which is used to optimize the use of resources by balancing out any peaks or troughs in demand.