What is planning calendar in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: planning calendar

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: The planning calendar defines flexible period lengths that are used for planning. You can use the planning calendar to define the working times of a location for example plant, vendor. You can also maintain the working times for production and shipping separately. You can use the planning calendar to define the delivery cycle for supply relationships between plants or between plant and vendor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning calendar is a component of the SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data module. It is used to define the working days and holidays for a given period of time. This information is then used to calculate the lead times for materials and resources in the supply chain. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning calendar can be accessed through the SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data module. Once in the module, select the “Planning Calendar” option from the menu. From there, you can create a new calendar or edit an existing one. You can define the working days and holidays for a given period of time, as well as set up exceptions for certain days or weeks. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new planning calendar, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes defining the working days and holidays for a given period of time, as well as setting up exceptions for certain days or weeks. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the data entered into the planning calendar is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the planning calendar in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.