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

SAP Term: automatic planning

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Planning that is executed automatically by the system. For automatic planning, the system can automatically create receipts to cover uncovered requirements. All steps necessary to do this, such as determination of the source of supply, are executed automatically by the system. The term automatic planning includes, for example Planning with the heuristics from production planning The immediate creation of new receipts to immediately cover a new or a changed dependent or stock transport requirement If and when the system automatically plans a product depends on the PP planning procedure that is set for the product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Automatic planning is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is a tool that helps to automate the production planning process by automatically generating production plans based on user-defined criteria. This helps to reduce manual effort and improve the accuracy of the production plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use automatic planning, users must first define their criteria for the production plan. This includes setting up the desired production quantity, target dates, and other parameters. Once these criteria are set, the system will automatically generate a production plan based on these parameters. The user can then review and adjust the plan as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the criteria for automatic planning, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity. 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: 
  For more information on automatic planning in SAP SCM-APO-PPS, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_PPS/7.5/en-US