What is 'opening date' in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

opening date - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Date on which a production order or a purchase order is created. In the R/3 or ERP system, this can be through direct creation or by converting a planned order or purchase requisition into a production order, or purchase order. Using a product-specific opening period in the location product master, the SAP APO system can determine a scheduled opening date. This opening date is used to control the transfer of orders with subsequent conversion in the SAP R/3 system.

opening date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Opening date is a term used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is the date on which a production order is scheduled to begin. This date is determined by the system based on the availability of resources, materials, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The opening date of a production order can be set manually or automatically. If it is set manually, the user must enter the desired date into the system. If it is set automatically, the system will calculate the opening date based on the availability of resources, materials, and other factors. The opening date can also be changed at any time if necessary. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting an opening date manually, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as resource availability and material availability. It is also important to ensure that the opening date does not conflict with any other production orders or deadlines. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The opening date of a production order is closely related to its closing date, which is the date on which the order is scheduled to end. The closing date is determined by the system based on the duration of the production order and other factors.