What is equal distribution restriction in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-MMP - Model Mix Planning?

SAP Term: equal distribution restriction

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-MMP

• Component Name: Model Mix Planning

• Description: Restriction type used for equally distributing orders with a certain characteristic over the planning horizon.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Equal Distribution Restriction is a feature of Model Mix Planning (MMP) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). It is used to ensure that the production of a certain product is evenly distributed across multiple production lines. This helps to avoid overloading one line with too much production, while leaving other lines underutilized. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Equal Distribution Restriction feature, you must first set up the MMP model in SAP APO. This includes defining the production lines, setting up the product structure, and configuring the planning parameters. Once this is done, you can enable the Equal Distribution Restriction by selecting it in the planning parameters. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Equal Distribution Restriction feature, it is important to consider the capacity of each production line. If one line has significantly lower capacity than the others, it may be difficult to evenly distribute production across all lines. In this case, it may be better to disable the Equal Distribution Restriction and manually adjust the production levels for each line. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Model Mix Planning and Equal Distribution Restriction in SAP APO, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use MMP in SAP APO.