What is 'action' in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

action - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Activity that the system executes immediately in PP/DS if a planning-relevant event occurs for a product. A planning-relevant event is, for example, a change to the product master or the arrival of a new sales order. As possible actions, the system can create a planning file entry immediately, or execute a product heuristic.

action - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An action in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling is a type of task that can be used to define a sequence of activities that need to be completed in order to achieve a certain goal. Actions are used to define the steps that need to be taken in order to complete a production plan or detailed schedule. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actions can be created in the SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling module by selecting the “Actions” tab from the main menu. From there, users can create new actions, edit existing ones, and delete them as needed. Actions can also be assigned to specific resources or production plans. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an action, it is important to consider the sequence of activities that need to be completed in order to achieve the desired goal. It is also important to consider any dependencies between activities, as this will help ensure that the action is completed in an efficient manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on actions in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, please refer to the official SAP documentation.