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

SAP Term: SNP heuristic

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: A planning method in Supply Network Planning, in which the system plans demand over the entire supply chain network cross-location planning and creates a medium-term production and distribution plan. SNP heuristic does not take into account any constraints or costs, which means that the plan created will not necessarily be feasible. In a second step after the heuristic run, the planner can then adjust the plan using capacity leveling in interactive SNP planning in order to create a plan that is feasible.

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• Key Concepts: 
  SNP heuristic is a component of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that helps to optimize the supply chain planning process. It uses heuristics, which are rules of thumb, to identify the most efficient and cost-effective way to plan and execute supply chain activities. The heuristics are based on a variety of factors such as demand, supply, inventory levels, and transportation costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The SNP heuristic can be used to create a plan for the supply chain that takes into account all of the factors mentioned above. It can also be used to identify potential problems in the supply chain and suggest solutions. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate different scenarios and determine which one is the most cost-effective and efficient. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the SNP heuristic, it is important to consider all of the factors that could affect the supply chain. This includes demand, supply, inventory levels, transportation costs, and any other relevant factors. Additionally, it is important to consider different scenarios and evaluate them in order to determine which one is the most cost-effective and efficient. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SNP heuristic is part of SAP's Supply Network Planning (SNP) solution. Other components of SNP include Demand Planning (DP), Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Global Available-to-Promise (GATP), and Transportation Planning & Vehicle Scheduling (TP/VS).