What is graphical object in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: graphical object

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: The graphical representation of an activity, an operation, or an order. A graphical object is defined using the following data: The graphical elements that are to represent the order or the operation The dates for the activity, the operation or the order start, finish &EXAMPLE& An operation is represented by a red bar from the start date to the finish date. In the detailed scheduling planning board for APO, activities, operations and orders can be displayed depending on selected criteria; for example, depending on the manufactured product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A graphical object is a visual representation of data in the SAP system. It is used to display information in a graphical format, such as a chart or graph. In the SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component, graphical objects are used to display production plans and schedules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use graphical objects in the SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component, you must first create a production plan. Once the plan is created, you can then create a graphical object to represent the plan. You can customize the graphical object by adding labels, colors, and other visual elements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a graphical object for your production plan, make sure to use colors that are easy to distinguish from one another. This will make it easier for you to quickly identify different elements of the plan. Additionally, try to keep the labels short and concise so that they are easy to read. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use graphical objects in the SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that can help you learn how to create and customize graphical objects in SAP.