What is fixing horizon in SAP SCM-APO-EMS - Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning?

SAP Term: fixing horizon

• Component: SCM-APO-EMS

• Component Name: Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning

• Description: A period during which the system planning run does not change any maintenance work packages.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Fixing horizon is a feature of the Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning (EMS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to define the time period for which a maintenance or service plan should be fixed. This allows for more accurate planning and scheduling of maintenance and service activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The fixing horizon can be set in the EMS component of SCM. It can be set to a specific date or to a certain number of days, weeks, or months. The fixing horizon can also be adjusted as needed, allowing for more flexibility in planning and scheduling maintenance and service activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the fixing horizon, it is important to consider the amount of time needed for each maintenance or service activity. This will help ensure that the plan is realistic and achievable. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect the plan, such as weather or other external events. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the EMS component of SCM, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_EMS/7.5/en-US.