What is long-term planning matrix in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-RPM - Planning Matrix?

SAP Term: long-term planning matrix

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-RPM

• Component Name: Planning Matrix

• Description: A planning matrix for the medium to long-term horizon. It is made up of the characteristic value matrix and the component variant matrix. The long-term planning matrix calculates the component requirements and summarizes them according to the settings in the period profile. When changes are made to orders, the component requirements are not adjusted automatically. The calculated requirements are only updated during a planning run and only for those orders for which the system has generated a planning file entry because changes have been made. The system generates several long-term planning matrices if there are more than 60,000 orders for a product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The long-term planning matrix is a component of the SAP SCM-APO-PPS-RPM Planning Matrix. It is used to create a long-term plan for production and supply chain activities. The matrix allows users to define the production and supply chain activities that need to be completed over a certain period of time. It also allows users to set up the necessary resources and materials needed for each activity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The long-term planning matrix can be used to create a plan for production and supply chain activities. To do this, users must first define the activities that need to be completed over a certain period of time. Then, they must set up the necessary resources and materials needed for each activity. Once the plan is created, users can then use the matrix to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a long-term plan with the long-term planning matrix, it is important to consider the resources and materials needed for each activity. This will help ensure that all activities are completed in a timely manner and that resources are not wasted. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and adjust the plan as needed in order to ensure that it remains up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The long-term planning matrix is part of the SAP SCM-APO-PPS-RPM Planning Matrix. Other components of this system include short-term planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics. Additionally, there are various tools available within SAP that can be used in conjunction with the long-term planning matrix, such as SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) and SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM).