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

SAP Term: firmed output

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Status of an order in Production Planning. An order with the status output firmed is firmed for automatic planning, that is, the system cannot change the receipt quantities of the order or delete the order. Manual changes or deletion are possible under certain conditions. The status output firmed corresponds to the order header firming in the ERP or R/3 system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Firmed output is a term used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is a type of output that is generated when a production order is released and the planned quantity is fixed. This means that the planned quantity cannot be changed, and the order must be completed as planned. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use firmed output, you must first create a production order in the PPS component of SCM. Once the order is released, the planned quantity will be fixed and cannot be changed. The order must then be completed as planned. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production order, it is important to ensure that the planned quantity is accurate. If the planned quantity is too low, it may not meet customer demand. If the planned quantity is too high, it may lead to excess inventory and wasted resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Firmed output is related to other terms in SAP's SCM module such as capacity requirements planning (CRP), material requirements planning (MRP), and demand management (DM). All of these terms are used to plan and manage production orders in SAP's SCM module.