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

SAP Term: conti-heuristic

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Heuristic for planning products for which continuous material flows that is, continuous receipts or requirements can occur.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Conti-heuristic is a planning method used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is a heuristic-based approach that uses a combination of heuristics and continuous optimization techniques to create an optimal production plan. The goal of conti-heuristic is to reduce the amount of time and resources needed to create a production plan while still achieving the desired results. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Conti-heuristic can be used in SAP's PPS component to create an optimal production plan. The user first defines the parameters of the production plan, such as the desired output, resources available, and any constraints. The conti-heuristic algorithm then uses a combination of heuristics and continuous optimization techniques to create an optimal production plan that meets the user's requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using conti-heuristic, it is important to ensure that all parameters are accurately defined. This will ensure that the algorithm produces an optimal production plan that meets the user's requirements. Additionally, it is important to monitor the progress of the algorithm to ensure that it is producing an optimal solution in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Conti-heuristic is just one of many planning methods available in SAP's PPS component. Other methods include finite capacity scheduling, finite loading, and finite scheduling. Additionally, there are several other components within SAP's SCM module that can be used for production planning, such as Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning.