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

SAP Term: finite scheduling

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: A detailed scheduling strategy with which you schedule orders and operations, taking into account the existing resource load. A resource overload cannot occur.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Finite scheduling is a production planning and detailed scheduling component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) module. It is used to create a detailed production plan for a given time period, taking into account the availability of resources, materials, and other constraints. It also allows for the optimization of production plans to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Finite scheduling can be used to create a detailed production plan for a given time period. This plan takes into account the availability of resources, materials, and other constraints. The user can then optimize the plan to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. The user can also adjust the plan as needed to accommodate changes in demand or supply. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production plan with finite scheduling, it is important to consider all available resources and materials. This will help ensure that the plan is optimized for maximum efficiency and cost savings. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and adjust the plan as needed to accommodate changes in demand or supply. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Finite scheduling is part of SAP's SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling module. Other components of this module include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and demand planning. Additionally, SAP offers a variety of other modules that can be used in conjunction with finite scheduling to optimize production plans.