What is trigger point in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: trigger point

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The trigger points are used to trigger certain functions, for example, operation release, or insertion of reference operation sets, when the status of an operation changes. A trigger point can be assigned to an operation in a routing or an order. The user specifies conditions in a trigger point. The specified function is performed if these conditions are met.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Trigger points are used in Production Planning and Control (PP) to define the point at which a certain action should be taken. They are used to control the flow of materials and resources in the production process. Trigger points can be used to trigger a variety of actions, such as creating a purchase order, releasing a production order, or triggering a quality check. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Trigger points can be set up in the PP module of SAP. To do this, go to the “Trigger Points” tab in the PP module and select “Create”. From there, you can define the trigger point by selecting the action that should be taken when the trigger point is reached. You can also specify any additional parameters that should be taken into account when the trigger point is reached. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up trigger points, it is important to consider how they will interact with other parts of the production process. For example, if you set up a trigger point for releasing a production order, you should also consider how this will affect other parts of the process such as material availability or resource utilization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up trigger points in SAP PP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.