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

SAP Term: subcontract order

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Instruction to a supplier subcontractor to manufacture an ordered part using the products specified in the relevant "products to be provided" items. A subcontract order contains a maximum of one order item for the ordered product or the ordered service/work and one or more "product to be provided" items for products that the orderer makes available to the subcontractor free of charge for processing purposes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A subcontract order is a type of production order in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It is used to plan and manage the production of goods or services that are to be purchased from an external supplier. The subcontract order contains all the necessary information about the external supplier, such as delivery dates, quantities, and prices. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Subcontract orders are created in the PPS component of APO. The user must enter all relevant information about the external supplier, such as delivery dates, quantities, and prices. Once the subcontract order is created, it can be monitored and tracked in the system. The user can also view the status of the subcontract order at any time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a subcontract order, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will help to ensure that the subcontract order is processed correctly and on time. Additionally, it is important to monitor the status of the subcontract order regularly to ensure that it is progressing as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about subcontract orders in SAP's PPS component of APO, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to create and manage subcontract orders in SAP.