What is time interval in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: time interval

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: A time period for a capacity variant in which the resource has a particular capacity. In the case of resources that can be scheduled continually single-activity and multi-activity resources, you define the capacity in a time interval using a shift program. For bucket resources, you use a quantity/rate definition.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time interval is a concept used in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is a period of time that is used to define the length of a production run or the duration of an activity. It is also used to define the frequency of production runs or activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Time intervals are used to define the length and frequency of production runs or activities in SAP's PPS component. They can be set up in the system by entering the start and end dates for each interval, as well as the frequency of the intervals. This allows users to easily plan and schedule their production runs or activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up time intervals in SAP's PPS component, it is important to consider the length and frequency of each interval. Longer intervals may be more efficient, but shorter intervals may be necessary for certain activities. It is also important to consider how often production runs or activities will occur, as this will affect the overall efficiency of the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Time intervals are closely related to other concepts in SAP's PPS component, such as capacity planning and resource planning. Capacity planning involves determining how much capacity is needed for each activity or production run, while resource planning involves determining which resources are needed for each activity or production run. Both of these concepts rely heavily on time intervals in order to accurately plan and schedule activities or production runs.