What is plan submission horizon in SAP (SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning)?

SAP Term: plan submission horizon

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Distribution requirements planning horizon. Almost all automatic changes to scheduling agreement releases and purchase orders are allowed during this horizon. From the end of the limited freeze horizon to the end of the plan submission horizon, the system uses simplified stability rules and sends all scheduling agreement releases to the supplier.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan submission horizon is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to define the time period for which they want to submit plans. This time period is referred to as the plan submission horizon. The plan submission horizon can be set to any length of time, from a few days to several months. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set the plan submission horizon, users must first log into SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. Once logged in, they can navigate to the “Planning” tab and select “Plan Submission Horizon” from the drop-down menu. From there, users can enter the desired length of time for the plan submission horizon and click “Save” to apply the changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the plan submission horizon, it is important to consider the length of time needed for accurate planning. If the plan submission horizon is too short, it may not provide enough time for accurate planning. On the other hand, if it is too long, it may lead to unnecessary delays in planning. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning and its features, please refer to SAP’s official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_SPP/latest/en-US.