What is planning file entry in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: planning file entry

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Entry for a product for planning with a procurement planning heuristic in the production planning run in PP/DS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning file entry is a data record in the planning file of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM). It contains information about the production requirements of a product, such as the quantity to be produced, the start and end dates of production, and the resources needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Planning file entries are created in the planning file by the user. The user can enter data into the planning file entry manually or by importing data from other systems. The data in the planning file entry is then used by PPS to generate a production plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning file entry, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered accurately. This will ensure that PPS can generate an accurate production plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The planning file entry is part of the PPS component of SAP SCM. Other components of SAP SCM include Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and Supply Network Collaboration (SNC).