What is PP/DS horizon in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: PP/DS horizon

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Time segment in which PP/DS can automatically create, change, or delete receipts. The duration of the PP/DS horizon is specified in calendar days; it begins on the current date and continues for this number of calendar days into the future. Outside of the PP/DS horizon, receipts can only be planned manually in PP/DS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  PP/DS horizon is a component of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) module. It is used to define the time frame for planning and scheduling activities. The PP/DS horizon is divided into two parts: the planning horizon and the scheduling horizon. The planning horizon is used to define the time frame for planning activities, while the scheduling horizon is used to define the time frame for scheduling activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The PP/DS horizon can be set up in the SAP system by going to the SCM-APO-PPS module and selecting the “PP/DS Horizon” option. Once selected, a window will appear where you can enter the start and end dates for both the planning and scheduling horizons. Once these dates are entered, they will be used as the default time frames for all planning and scheduling activities in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the PP/DS horizon is set up correctly in order to ensure that all planning and scheduling activities are carried out within the correct time frames. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that any changes made to the PP/DS horizon will affect all future planning and scheduling activities, so it is important to make sure that any changes are made with careful consideration. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using the PP/DS horizon, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS). Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature of SAP.