What is primary resource in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: primary resource

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A resource on which the activities of an operation are carried out consecutively and without interruption by another operation. The setup activity or processing activity of an other operation cannot be scheduled between the activities carried out on the resource for an operation. Primary resources, such as bottleneck resources, must be scheduled in detail. In Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling PP/DS, there are specific detailed scheduling functions such as setup optimization, campaign for planning or block planning. In addition to primary resources, secondary resources can be used to carry out an activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Primary resource is a term used in SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer-Master Data (SCM-APO-MD) component. It is a type of resource that is used to define the capacity of a production line or other production facility. It is typically used to define the maximum capacity of a production line or facility, and it can also be used to define the minimum capacity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Primary resources are used in SCM-APO-MD to define the capacity of a production line or other production facility. They are typically defined as either a fixed value or as a percentage of the total capacity of the production line or facility. The primary resource can then be used to calculate the maximum and minimum capacities of the production line or facility. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining primary resources, it is important to consider the total capacity of the production line or facility. This will help ensure that the primary resource is not over-allocated and that it accurately reflects the total capacity of the production line or facility. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Primary resources are closely related to secondary resources, which are also used in SCM-APO-MD to define the capacity of a production line or other production facility. Secondary resources are typically defined as either a fixed value or as a percentage of the total capacity of the production line or facility, but they are not used to calculate the maximum and minimum capacities.