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

SAP Term: planning location

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Location in which a product is planned and receipts are created for the product. For a product produced in-house, the system can create the requirements for the components and the receipts for co-products and by-products in a production location that is different from the planning location. This is relevant for the form of procurement "production in another location" and for planning with MRP areas.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning location is a logical representation of a physical location in the SAP system. It is used to define the source and destination of materials in the production planning and detailed scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. Planning locations are used to define the flow of materials between different locations in the supply chain. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Planning locations are used to define the source and destination of materials in the production planning and detailed scheduling process. They are used to define the flow of materials between different locations in the supply chain. The planning location can be used to identify where materials are coming from, where they are going, and how they will be transported between locations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning location, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the name of the location, its address, contact information, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all planning locations are properly linked to each other in order to ensure that materials can be moved between them efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Planning locations are closely related to other concepts in SAP's SCM-APO-PPS component, such as production resources/tools (PRTs), production versions, and production orders. Additionally, they are also related to other concepts such as material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP). Understanding how these concepts interact with each other is essential for successful production planning and detailed scheduling.