What is medium-term planning in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-RSP - Reservation Planning?

SAP Term: medium-term planning

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-RSP

• Component Name: Reservation Planning

• Description: Planning procedure aiming to: forecast the load of the production plant forecast the future proposed orders forecast the effect of changes to master data provide a basis for determining component requirements in the medium-term horizon

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• Key Concepts: 
  Medium-term planning is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Production Planning and Scheduling (PPS) module. It is used to create a plan for the production of goods over a medium-term period, typically between one and three months. The plan is based on the current demand for the product, as well as any existing reservations or orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Medium-term planning in SAP is used to create a plan for the production of goods over a medium-term period. The plan is based on the current demand for the product, as well as any existing reservations or orders. The user can enter the desired production quantity, as well as any constraints such as available resources or delivery dates. The system then creates a plan that meets these requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using medium-term planning in SAP, it is important to consider all of the available resources and constraints. This will ensure that the plan created is feasible and meets all of the requirements. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the plan to ensure that it remains up-to-date with changes in demand or other factors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on medium-term planning in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO_PPS_RSP/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html