What is control rule in SAP SCM-APO-VS - Vehicle Scheduling?

SAP Term: control rule

• Component: SCM-APO-VS

• Component Name: Vehicle Scheduling

• Description: Rule that determines which actions are to be performed for planned shipments when the corresponding orders are changed in the ERP system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Control rules are used in SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling to define the parameters for the scheduling process. They are used to determine the order in which orders are processed, the number of orders that can be processed at one time, and the order in which orders are assigned to vehicles. Control rules also define the criteria for selecting vehicles for a given order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Control rules can be created and modified in SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling. To create a control rule, select the “Control Rules” tab from the main menu and then click “Create”. Enter the parameters for the control rule, such as the order type, number of orders to be processed at one time, and criteria for selecting vehicles. Once all of the parameters have been entered, click “Save” to save the control rule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating control rules, it is important to consider how they will affect the overall scheduling process. For example, if a control rule is set to process only one order at a time, it may take longer for orders to be completed. It is also important to consider how different control rules will interact with each other when creating multiple rules. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on control rules in SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using control rules in SAP SCM-APO-VS Vehicle Scheduling.