What is 'validity period' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

validity period - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The period of time during which an object, such as a BOM or a routing, is valid or effective. The valid-from date and valid-to date are used to limit this period.

validity period - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Validity period in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) is a time frame in which a certain production order is valid. It is used to define the start and end dates of the production order. The validity period can be set manually or automatically by the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The validity period of a production order can be set manually by entering the start and end dates in the production order header. Alternatively, the system can automatically calculate the validity period based on the planned start and end dates of the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the validity period of a production order is set correctly, as it will affect the availability of materials and resources for that order. If the validity period is too short, it may not be possible to complete the order on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The validity period of a production order can be extended or shortened by changing the planned start and end dates in the production order header. It is also possible to extend or shorten the validity period by changing the planned delivery date in the sales order.