What is individual resource in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: individual resource

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: In SAP APO, the capacity of a multiactivity resource can be modeled by specifying a number of individal resources that are available at the resource. For example, you can specify the number of identical machines at the resource.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Individual resource is a term used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It refers to a resource that can be used to produce a product or provide a service. This resource can be either a physical asset, such as a machine, or a human resource, such as an employee. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the PPS component of SCM, individual resources are used to plan and schedule production activities. This includes assigning resources to tasks, setting up production orders, and scheduling activities. The individual resources can also be used to track the progress of production activities and monitor the performance of the resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up individual resources in the PPS component of SCM, it is important to ensure that they are properly configured. This includes setting up the resource's capacity, availability, and cost. It is also important to ensure that the resource is properly linked to other resources in the system, such as machines or employees. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The individual resource feature in the PPS component of SCM is closely related to other features in the module, such as capacity planning and material requirements planning (MRP). These features are used to plan and manage production activities in an efficient manner. Additionally, the individual resource feature can be used in conjunction with other features in SCM, such as inventory management and warehouse management.