What is location determination in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: location determination

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Function used in SAP APO - when a planned order is created for a component - to determine the location for a component, a co-product, or a by-product, in which SAP APO creates the requirement for a component, or the receipt for a co-product or by-product. The component is either withdrawn from this location or a co-product or a by-product is placed in storage here.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Location determination is a process in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling that helps to determine the best location for a particular production order. It takes into account factors such as cost, availability of resources, and delivery times. The goal of location determination is to optimize the production process and ensure that the right resources are available at the right time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Location determination can be used in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling by setting up a location determination rule. This rule will define the criteria for determining the best location for a particular production order. Once the rule is set up, it can be used to automatically determine the best location for each production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a location determination rule, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as cost, availability of resources, and delivery times. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the rule to ensure that it is still optimized for the current production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on location determination in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use location determination in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling.