What is 'conversion indicator' in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-PPT - Product Planning Table?

conversion indicator - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-PPT

• Component Name: Product Planning Table

• Description: An indicator that automatically converts planned orders or purchase requisitions into manufacturing orders or purchase orders after transfer to the connected R/3 or ERP system.

conversion indicator - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The conversion indicator is a field in the Product Planning Table (PPT) of SAP's Supply Chain Management - Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SCM-APO) module. It is used to indicate whether a product should be converted from one unit of measure to another. For example, if a product is measured in kilograms but needs to be converted to pounds, the conversion indicator would be set to "Yes". 
  
  How to use it: 
  The conversion indicator can be found in the PPT of SCM-APO. To set the conversion indicator, open the PPT and select the product for which you want to set the conversion indicator. Then, select the "Conversion Indicator" field and set it to "Yes" if you want to convert the product from one unit of measure to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the conversion indicator, make sure that you have selected the correct unit of measure for the product. This will ensure that the product is converted correctly and accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the conversion indicator in SCM-APO, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Product Planning Tables.