What is temporary PP/DS order in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: temporary PP/DS order

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Order that the system creates when generating SNP PPMs from PP/DS PPMs with lot size margins, to determine how the operations from the PP/DS PPM are to be assigned to the SNP PPM buckets periods and which PP/DS PPM activities are to become an SNP PPM activity. This order is created using a specific lot size; the typical order lot size.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A temporary PP/DS order is a type of order in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP). It is used to simulate the effects of a planned order on the supply network. The order is not actually created in the system, but rather is used to calculate the effects of the planned order on the supply network. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a temporary PP/DS order, go to the SNP planning book and select “Create Temporary PP/DS Order” from the menu. Enter the relevant information such as product, quantity, and delivery date. Once you have entered all of the necessary information, click “Create” to create the temporary PP/DS order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a temporary PP/DS order, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will ensure that the order is accurately simulated in the system. Additionally, it is important to remember that this type of order is not actually created in the system and will not be visible in any reports or other areas of SAP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about creating and using temporary PP/DS orders in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP), please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.