What is Plan Monitor in SAP (SCM-APO-SCC - Supply Chain Cockpit)?

SAP Term: Plan Monitor

• Component: SCM-APO-SCC

• Component Name: Supply Chain Cockpit

• Description: A tool that evaluates the accuracy of a production plan and/or detailed production line schedule. The Plan Monitor is used for evaluating production key figures, key figures pertaining to characteristics, as well as other figures derived from calculations based on formulas. The key figures are evaluated by a points system which results in a total score. The results can be displayed in a grid or in an aggregated or detailed format. The following key figures can be evaluated: Setup time, downtime, processing time, available capacity and capacity utilization of resources Lead time, setup time, processing time, queue time, waiting time, WIP time, number of late orders, total number of delays per resource, APO location and product Planned partial and final confirmed quantities per APO location and product Stock level per APO location and product

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan Monitor is a component of the Supply Chain Cockpit (SCC) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). It is used to monitor the progress of a plan and to identify any discrepancies between the plan and actual results. It provides an overview of the current status of the plan, including any deviations from the plan, and allows users to take corrective action if necessary. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Plan Monitor can be accessed from the SCC menu in APO. Once in Plan Monitor, users can select a plan to monitor from the list of available plans. The Plan Monitor screen will then display an overview of the plan, including any deviations from the plan. Users can then take corrective action if necessary. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Plan Monitor, it is important to remember that it only displays information about the current status of the plan. It does not provide any information about future plans or changes that may be made to the plan. Additionally, it is important to keep an eye on any deviations from the plan and take corrective action as soon as possible. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Plan Monitor and other components of SAP APO, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO/7.5/en-US.