What is 'order-internal relationship' in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

order-internal relationship - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Time relationship between two activities that belong to different operations of an order.

order-internal relationship - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Order-internal relationship is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It allows for the creation of relationships between different orders within the same production plan. This allows for the optimization of production plans by taking into account the dependencies between orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use order-internal relationships, users must first create a production plan in the PPS component of APO. Once the plan is created, users can then create relationships between different orders within the plan. This can be done by selecting an order and then selecting “Create Order-Internal Relationship” from the menu. The user can then select another order to create a relationship with. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating order-internal relationships, it is important to consider how the relationship will affect the overall production plan. For example, if one order is dependent on another, it may be beneficial to create a relationship that ensures that the dependent order is completed before the other one. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Order-internal relationships are just one of many features available in SAP's APO PPS component. Other features include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and supply chain optimization. For more information on these features, please refer to SAP's official documentation.