What is freeze horizon in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: freeze horizon

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Consists of the distribution requirements planning approval time, the duration of communication between the orderer and the supplier, the transportation time of the supplier, and a freeze period that is defined in the vendor master data. In this distribution requirements planning horizon, automatic changes to scheduling agreement releases or purchase orders are not allowed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Freeze Horizon is a feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to set a specific date in the future as a “freeze” point. This means that all data and calculations related to the planning horizon will be frozen at this point, and no further changes can be made. This is useful for ensuring that the planning horizon remains consistent and accurate. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Freeze Horizon feature, users must first set a date in the future as the “freeze” point. This can be done by selecting the “Freeze Horizon” option from the menu bar. Once this is done, all data and calculations related to the planning horizon will be frozen at this point, and no further changes can be made. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a Freeze Horizon, it is important to make sure that the date chosen is far enough in the future so that all relevant data and calculations are included in the freeze. Additionally, it is important to remember that once a Freeze Horizon has been set, it cannot be changed or removed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the Freeze Horizon feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature.