What is 'planning object structure' in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

planning object structure - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: Structure containing plannable characteristics for use in one or more planning areas. There are four types of planning object structures: Master planning object structure Aggregate The aggregates in APO are not the same as those in the Business Information Warehouse BW, but they have the same purpose: to speed up data access and therefore increase performance. Data can be saved in aggregates as well as on the lowest level of detail. An aggregate contains a subset of the characteristics in the master planning object structure. The creation and use of aggregates in APO is optional. The data is always saved on the lowest level of detail. If aggregates exist, the system saves the planning data on the defined aggregate levels as well as on the lowest level of detail. The data is saved twice, but consistently; that is, the sum of the details equals the aggregate value. Standard SNP planning level This planning level comes predefined with the system for use in Supply N

planning object structure - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Planning Object Structure (POS) is a component of SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) Cross-Application Components. It is used to define the structure of the planning objects that are used in the APO system. The POS consists of a hierarchy of planning objects, which can be used to represent different levels of detail in the planning process. For example, a POS can be used to represent a product hierarchy, a customer hierarchy, or a location hierarchy. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The POS is used to define the structure of the planning objects that are used in the APO system. It consists of a hierarchy of planning objects, which can be used to represent different levels of detail in the planning process. The POS can be used to define the relationships between different planning objects, such as products, customers, and locations. It can also be used to define the attributes associated with each planning object, such as cost or availability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a POS, it is important to consider how it will be used in the APO system. For example, if the POS is being used for product planning, then it should include all relevant product information such as cost and availability. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the POS is structured in a way that makes sense for the