What is offset time in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: offset time

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: A time interval in minutes with which you can specify the earliest possible scheduling time for operations. The default for the earliest possible start date for a new operation to be scheduled or rescheduled is the current time, whereby the current time is determined by the current date and the current time of day. Using the offset time, you can shift the earliest possible start date into the future or into the past.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Offset time is a feature in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) component that allows for the scheduling of production activities to be shifted in time. This feature is useful when there are delays in the production process, as it allows for the production activities to be shifted to a later time without disrupting the overall production plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Offset time can be used by selecting the “Offset Time” option in the SCM-APO-PPS component. This will open a window where you can enter the amount of time you want to shift the production activities. Once you have entered the desired offset time, click “OK” to apply the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using offset time, it is important to consider how much time you are shifting the production activities. If you shift them too much, it could disrupt the overall production plan. It is also important to consider how much time you have available for the offset, as this will determine how much of an impact it will have on the overall production plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on offset time and other features of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) component, please refer to SAP's official documentation.