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

SAP Term: dependent operation

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Operation that has a relationship to another operation that must be considered during detailed scheduling. To prevent violation of relationships, the dependent operations should also be automatically rescheduled after an order is rescheduled, for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dependent operations are a type of production order operation in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. Dependent operations are used to define the sequence of activities that must be completed in order to produce a product. They are linked to each other in a specific order, and each operation must be completed before the next one can begin. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use dependent operations, you must first create a production order. Once the production order is created, you can add dependent operations to it. Each dependent operation must have a start date, end date, and duration. You can also assign resources to each operation, such as machines or personnel. Once all of the operations have been added, you can then link them together in the correct sequence. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating dependent operations, it is important to ensure that the sequence is correct and that all of the necessary resources are assigned. It is also important to ensure that the start and end dates for each operation are accurate, as this will affect the overall timeline for completing the production order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using dependent operations in SAP SCM-APO-PPS, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_PPS/7.5/en-US