What is problem class in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: problem class

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Classification of a message according to the message trigger. The problem class 1 contains termination messages The problem class 2 contains error messages The problem class 3 contains warnings The problem class 4 contains information and success messages The problem class of a log is derived from the problem classes of the messages it contains: A log that contains at least one message from problem class 1 belongs to problem class 1. A log with a message in problem class 2 belongs to problem class 2, and so on.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Problem class is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to group similar problems together so that they can be solved more efficiently. Problem classes are used to identify and prioritize problems, and to assign resources to them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use problem classes, the user must first define the problem class in the system. This includes specifying the criteria for grouping similar problems together, such as product type, production line, or customer. Once the problem class is defined, it can be used to identify and prioritize problems, and assign resources to them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a problem class, it is important to consider the criteria that will be used for grouping similar problems together. This will ensure that the problem class is effective in identifying and prioritizing problems, and assigning resources to them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on problem classes in SAP SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.