What is WIP batch in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: WIP batch

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Batch with which the properties of a material can be documented during the manufacturing process after individual worksteps, for example. With the WIP batch, the state of a material can be described after each work operation. Stock can be posted for each operation for a WIP batch.

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• Key Concepts: 
  WIP batch is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to a batch of partially completed products that are still in the process of being manufactured. The WIP batch is used to track the progress of the production process and to ensure that all components are accounted for. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the WIP batch is created when a production order is released. The WIP batch is then used to track the progress of the production process, including the quantity of components used, the quantity of finished products produced, and any other relevant information. The WIP batch can also be used to track the cost of production and to ensure that all components are accounted for. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a WIP batch in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the quantity of components used, the quantity of finished products produced, and any other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all components are accounted for in order to accurately track the cost of production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The WIP batch is closely related to other terms in SAP PP such as production order, material requirement planning (MRP), and capacity requirements planning (CRP). Additionally, it is important to understand how these terms interact with each other in order to effectively manage production processes in SAP PP.