What is block planning with buckets in SAP SCM-APO-CA-CDP - Characteristics-Dependent Planning?

SAP Term: block planning with buckets

• Component: SCM-APO-CA-CDP

• Component Name: Characteristics-Dependent Planning

• Description: In block planning, you can perform a bucket-oriented capacity check if you have specified a PP/DS bucket in addition to the time-continuous capacity for the resource planned with block planning. The capacity of a bucket is determined from the duration of the block.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Block planning with buckets is a component of SAP's Characteristics-Dependent Planning (CDP) module in the Supply Chain Management - Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SCM-APO). It is a planning method that allows for the grouping of similar products into blocks or buckets, which can then be planned together. This allows for more efficient planning and better utilization of resources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use block planning with buckets, the user must first define the characteristics that will be used to group products into blocks. These characteristics can include product type, size, color, etc. Once the characteristics have been defined, the user can then group products into blocks based on these characteristics. The user can then plan for each block as a whole, rather than having to plan for each individual product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using block planning with buckets, it is important to ensure that the characteristics used to group products are relevant and accurate. This will ensure that the blocks are properly formed and that the planning process is as efficient as possible. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the characteristics used to ensure that they remain relevant and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on block planning with buckets, please refer to SAP's documentation on Characteristics-Dependent Planning (CDP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide further information on this topic.