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

SAP Term: assembly

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Group of components of a product which form a technically coherent whole in the production process. A product defined as an assembly can be used again as a component in another assembly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Assembly is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It allows users to create assemblies of components that can be used to plan and schedule production. Assemblies are created by combining components from different sources, such as materials, resources, and operations. The assembly feature allows users to quickly create production plans and schedules that are tailored to their specific needs.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the assembly feature, users must first create an assembly in the PPS component of APO. This is done by selecting the components that will be used in the assembly and then assigning them to a specific assembly. Once the assembly is created, users can then use it to plan and schedule production. The assembly can be used to create a production plan that includes all of the components needed for the production process, as well as any additional resources or operations that may be required.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an assembly in PPS, it is important to consider how the components will interact with each other. This will help ensure that the production plan created using the assembly is efficient and effective. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes in one component may affect other components in the assembly. This will help ensure that any changes made to one component do not have unintended consequences on other components in the assembly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the assembly feature in SAP's APO-PPS component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this feature.