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

SAP Term: PP/DS planning time fence

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Period during which planning for a product cannot be changed by certain procurement planning functions and heuristics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  PP/DS planning time fence is a feature of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It is used to define a time period in which certain planning activities are allowed or restricted. This time period is referred to as the planning time fence. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The PP/DS planning time fence can be used to restrict certain activities, such as the creation of new orders, changes to existing orders, or the deletion of orders. It can also be used to restrict the availability of certain resources, such as machines or personnel. The planning time fence can be set up for a specific period of time, such as a day, week, month, or year. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the PP/DS planning time fence, it is important to consider the needs of your organization and the resources available. For example, if you have limited resources available for a particular period of time, you may want to restrict certain activities during that period. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect your production schedule, such as customer demand or supplier availability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the PP/DS planning time fence and how to set it up in SAP SCM-APO-PPS, please refer to the SAP Help Portal. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.