What is long products planning in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: long products planning

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: A function that reads both the required and available product quantities and the specified and available lengths in ATP and planning. The system assigns the required lengths to the requirements on the basis of a characteristic.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Long products planning is a component of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. It is used to plan and manage the production of long products, such as pipes, tubes, and other items with a length greater than 1 meter. It helps to optimize the production process by taking into account the availability of resources, the cost of materials, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Long products planning can be used to create a production plan for long products. This plan includes the quantity of each product to be produced, the resources required for production, and the timeline for production. The plan can then be used to optimize the production process by taking into account the availability of resources, the cost of materials, and other factors. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using long products planning, it is important to consider the availability of resources and materials. It is also important to consider any potential delays in production due to unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential changes in demand for the product over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on long products planning, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS). Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use long products planning in SAP.