What is order group in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: order group

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Group of individual orders that can be both header orders and suborders. Order groups are used by SNP aggregation and disaggregation in aggregated planning to aggregate orders to a header order or to disaggregate orders to suborders. Orders in the same order group receive the same order group number.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order groups are used in Supply Network Planning (SNP) to group together orders that have similar characteristics. This allows for better planning and optimization of the supply chain. Order groups can be based on criteria such as customer, product, or delivery date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Order groups can be created in the SNP planning book. The user can define the criteria for the order group and assign orders to it. The order group can then be used to plan and optimize the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an order group, it is important to consider the criteria that will be used to group orders together. This will ensure that the order group is optimized for the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Order groups can also be used in other SAP modules such as Production Planning (PP) and Sales and Distribution (SD). They can be used to optimize production and distribution processes.