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

SAP Term: setup matrix

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Contains the setup duration and setup costs involved in changing a single resource from one setup status to another, for each possible setup transition at the resource. Setup statuses are identified by setup groups or setup keys. Setup times and setup costs that are dependent on sequence can be modelled on a single resource single-activity resource or single-mixed resource using a setup matrix. Using the setup matrix that is assigned to the single resource and the resource setup statuses that are entered in the operations and are necessary for processing, the system can: Automatically determine the duration of the setup activities, during detailed scheduling Determine the optimal operation sequence in terms of the setup time or setup costs, during optimization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Setup matrix is a feature of the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is used to define the setup times for different production orders and resources. Setup times are the amount of time it takes to switch from one production order to another, or from one resource to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The setup matrix is used to define the setup times for different production orders and resources. This information is then used by the PPS component to calculate the most efficient production plan. To use the setup matrix, you must first define the setup times for each production order and resource. This can be done manually or by importing data from an external source. Once the setup times have been defined, they can be used in the PPS component to calculate the most efficient production plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining setup times, it is important to consider both the time it takes to switch from one production order to another, as well as the time it takes to switch from one resource to another. Additionally, it is important to consider any additional time that may be required for setup activities such as cleaning or maintenance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The setup matrix is just one of many features of SAP's SCM-APO-PPS Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component. Other features include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and demand forecasting.