What is setup/clean-out order in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: setup/clean-out order

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Order within a production campaign that is used to prepare the line for production. In SAP APO, a setup order is at the beginning of a production campaign and a clean-out order is at the end. Setup/clean-out orders serve to map setup/clean-out processes onto the R/3 or ERP system and settle them there.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A setup/clean-out order is a type of production order used in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SCM-APO-PPS) component. It is used to set up or clean out a production line before or after a production run. This type of order is typically used when the production line needs to be changed over from one product to another, or when the line needs to be cleaned out after a production run. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, setup/clean-out orders are created in the same way as other production orders. The main difference is that they are marked as “setup/clean-out” orders in the order type field. This will allow the system to recognize them as special orders and handle them accordingly. Once the order is created, it can be scheduled and released for execution. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating setup/clean-out orders, it is important to ensure that all necessary resources are available for the order. This includes materials, personnel, and any other resources that may be needed for the setup or clean-out process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the order is scheduled at an appropriate time so that it does not interfere with other production runs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setup/clean-out orders in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage setup/clean-out orders in SAP.