What is delay period in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: delay period

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: The system makes a service fill decision for each delay period. A delay period is the number of days by which the actual goods issue date/time can be late compared to the goods issue date/time, so that the schedule line still counts as service fill.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Delay period is a feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to set a specific time frame for when a certain action should be taken. This time frame is referred to as the delay period. The delay period can be used to ensure that the right action is taken at the right time, such as ordering parts or scheduling maintenance.
  
  How to use it: 
  The delay period can be set in the SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning module. To do this, users must first select the item they wish to set a delay period for. Then, they must enter the desired delay period in the “Delay Period” field. Once the delay period has been set, it will be applied to all future actions related to that item.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a delay period, it is important to consider how long it will take for the action to be completed. For example, if ordering parts, users should consider how long it will take for the parts to arrive and factor that into their delay period. Additionally, users should also consider any other factors that may affect the timing of their action, such as holidays or other events.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting a delay period in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_SPP/7.5/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8f9a7d3c2b1e4d6f2a.html