What is period package in SAP (SCM-APO-PPS-MMP - Model Mix Planning)?

SAP Term: period package

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-MMP

• Component Name: Model Mix Planning

• Description: Grouping of planned orders for a multi-variant product whose start and end dates lie in the same period day or shift and are assigned to the same line resource.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Period package is a feature of Model Mix Planning (MMP) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). It is used to define the planning horizon for a product or product group. The period package consists of a set of periods, which can be defined as weeks, months, or quarters. The period package is used to determine the planning horizon for the MMP model and to define the time frame for the planning process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The period package is used to define the planning horizon for a product or product group. The period package consists of a set of periods, which can be defined as weeks, months, or quarters. The period package is used to determine the planning horizon for the MMP model and to define the time frame for the planning process. The period package can be used to define different planning horizons for different products or product groups. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a period package, it is important to consider the length of the planning horizon and how often it needs to be updated. For example, if you are creating a period package for a product that has seasonal demand, you may want to create a shorter planning horizon with more frequent updates. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Model Mix Planning in SAP APO, please refer to the SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO/7.5/en-US