What is optimization range in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: optimization range

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: An area for which the system optimizes the schedule during optimization. The optimization range is defined by the following: The optimization horizon The resources that are transferred to the optimization During optimization, the system can only change the schedule within the optimization range; that is, it can only reschedule activities that lie completely within the optimization range.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Optimization range is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It allows users to define a range of production orders that can be optimized in order to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. The optimization range can be set up to include orders from multiple plants, multiple products, and multiple production lines. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the optimization range feature, users must first define the parameters of the range. This includes selecting the plants, products, and production lines that will be included in the optimization. Once this is done, users can then run an optimization process to determine the most efficient way to produce the orders within the range. The optimization process will take into account factors such as available resources, production times, and cost constraints. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an optimization range, it is important to consider all of the factors that could affect the efficiency of production. This includes things like available resources, production times, and cost constraints. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the orders within the range are compatible with each other in terms of resources and production times. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the optimization range feature in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use an optimization range.