What is 'capacity leveling' in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

capacity leveling - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: The capacity leveling function is an extension of heuristic-based planning in Supply Network Planning. You use this function to level the capacity load of resources by moving orders into earlier or later periods using forward or backward scheduling. SNP capacity leveling is geared towards leveling specific bottleneck resources. It is run locally on a resource during a specified time period, which means that dependencies with other resources are ignored.

capacity leveling - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Capacity leveling is a feature of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that helps to optimize the production plan by taking into account the available capacity of resources. It helps to ensure that the production plan is feasible and that resources are used efficiently. Capacity leveling also helps to identify potential bottlenecks in the production process and to adjust the production plan accordingly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Capacity leveling can be used in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) by setting up a capacity profile for each resource. This profile defines the available capacity for each resource over a given period of time. The capacity profile can then be used to calculate the optimal production plan, taking into account the available capacity of each resource. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a capacity profile for a resource, it is important to consider not only the available capacity but also any potential constraints such as maintenance or downtime. This will help to ensure that the production plan is feasible and that resources are used efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on capacity leveling in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP), please refer to the official SAP documentation.