What is suboperation in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: suboperation

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A suboperation is subordinate to an operation. Suboperations are used, for example, to allocate persons and machines to an operation for which several persons or machines are needed at the same time. A suboperation can be costed, but it cannot be scheduled. Types of suboperations include: Suboperations of operations in routings Suboperations of operations in maintenance task lists

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• Key Concepts: 
  Suboperation is a term used in the Production Planning and Control (PP) component of SAP. It is a type of operation that is part of a larger operation and is used to break down the larger operation into smaller, more manageable tasks. Suboperations are used to define the sequence of activities that must be completed in order to complete the larger operation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Suboperations can be created in the PP component of SAP by selecting the “Create Suboperation” option from the menu. This will open a window where you can enter the details of the suboperation, such as its name, description, and sequence number. Once you have entered all of the necessary information, you can save the suboperation and it will be added to the list of available suboperations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating suboperations, it is important to make sure that they are properly sequenced so that they can be completed in the correct order. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly so that the suboperation can be properly executed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on suboperations in SAP PP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use suboperations in SAP PP.