What is constraint in SAP SCM-APO - Advanced Planning and Optimization?

SAP Term: constraint

• Component: SCM-APO

• Component Name: Advanced Planning and Optimization

• Description: Constraints are restrictions, conditions that have to be fulfilled in production to enable the execution of the master production schedule, such as, for example, availability of the necessary components or work centers with sufficient capacity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Constraints are restrictions that are placed on the planning process in SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization. They are used to limit the possible solutions that can be generated by the system, and can be used to ensure that the generated plan meets certain criteria. Constraints can be based on a variety of factors, such as cost, capacity, or availability. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use constraints in SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization, they must first be defined in the system. This is done by creating a constraint definition, which specifies the type of constraint (e.g. cost, capacity, etc.), the parameters of the constraint (e.g. maximum cost), and any other relevant information. Once the constraint definition has been created, it can then be applied to the planning process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a constraint definition, it is important to ensure that it is specific enough to meet the desired criteria, but not so restrictive that it eliminates all possible solutions. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes in other areas of the system may affect the constraints that have been defined. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on constraints in SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO/731/en-US