What is setup group in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: setup group

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Classification of an operation according to a characteristic that is relevant to planning and which the system is to take into account when scheduling and rescheduling operations on resources. Setup groups are used in the in SAP APO as follows: In the case of single resources, the setup group characterizes the setup status necessary to process an operation. The system can use a setup matrix during detailed scheduling to adjust the setup time for an operation on a sequence-dependent basis or during setup optimization to define optimum operation sequences. Setup keys are used to classify setup statuses within a setup group in greater detail. In the case of multiresources, the setup group characterizes any property of an operation for example, the temperature at which an operation is carried out. During detailed scheduling, the system can synchronize operations with the same property and the same duration tha

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• Key Concepts: 
  Setup groups are used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. Setup groups are used to define the setup times for production resources, such as machines and personnel. Setup times are the amount of time it takes to prepare a production resource for a new job. Setup groups are used to group together similar setup times so that they can be easily applied to multiple production resources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use setup groups, first create a setup group in the PPS component of SCM. This can be done by selecting the “Create Setup Group” option from the menu. Once the setup group is created, you can assign setup times to it. These setup times can then be applied to any production resource that is assigned to the setup group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating setup groups, it is important to consider how they will be used in practice. For example, if you are creating a setup group for machines, you should consider how many different types of machines will be assigned to the group and what their typical setup times are. This will help ensure that the setup group is properly configured for its intended purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setup groups in SAP SCM-APO-PPS, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_PPS/7.5/en-US?q=setup%20group&scope=&tid=&language=en-US