What is production order in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: production order

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Production order used for discrete manufacturing. Production orders can only be processed and backflushed in the linked R/3 or ERP system. Planned orders that were created in APO are converted into production orders in the linked system. The current production order data relevant for planning is transferred from the R/3 or ERP system to APO.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A production order is a document used in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) component to plan and manage the production of goods. It contains information about the product to be produced, the quantity to be produced, the resources required, and the timeline for production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Production orders are created in SAP's SCM-APO-PPS component. The user must enter information about the product to be produced, the quantity to be produced, the resources required, and the timeline for production. Once this information is entered, the production order can be released for execution. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production order, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will help ensure that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all production orders in order to monitor progress and identify any potential issues. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on production orders in SAP's SCM-APO-PPS component, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to create and manage production orders in SAP.