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

SAP Term: heuristic-based capacity leveling

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Capacity leveling procedure in Supply Network Planning. If the system identifies a resource overload, it moves the orders on a period basis to later periods forward scheduling or earlier periods backward scheduling until it achieves the desired resource utilization level. The total quantity of orders in the planning horizon is unchanged. In contrast to optimization-based capacity leveling, the results of heuristic-based capacity leveling are not always optimal.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Heuristic-based 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 uses heuristics, or rules of thumb, to determine the best way to level out production and minimize bottlenecks. This helps to ensure that the production plan is as efficient as possible. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Heuristic-based capacity leveling can be used in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) by setting up a heuristic profile in the system. This profile defines the rules and parameters that will be used to determine the best way to level out production. Once the profile is set up, it can be used to generate a production plan that takes into account the available capacity of resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a heuristic profile for heuristic-based capacity leveling, it is important to consider the specific needs of your business. Different businesses have different production requirements, so it is important to tailor the heuristic profile accordingly. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the heuristic profile as needed in order to ensure that it is still meeting your business’s needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on heuristic-based capacity leveling in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP), please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for setting up and using heuristic-based capacity leveling in SNP.