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

SAP Term: planning version

• Component: SCM-APO

• Component Name: Advanced Planning and Optimization

• Description: A set of planning data for an SCM supply chain model. The model contains only master data, whereas the planning version contains master data and transaction data. For simulation purposes, it is possible to create different planning versions of each supply chain model, but at any point in time, only one model and one of its versions is active. The active model and active version are both labeled 000. The results of planning activities in different planning versions cannot be copied into the active version. The planning activity must be repeated in the active planning version.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning version is a version of a planning object that is used to store and manage data in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) component of SAP. It is used to store different versions of a planning object, such as a product, material, or resource, and can be used to compare different versions of the same object. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a planning version, you must first create it in the APO system. This can be done by selecting the “Create Planning Version” option from the menu. Once created, you can then assign the version to a specific planning object. You can also assign different versions of the same object to different planning versions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning version, it is important to give it a descriptive name so that it is easy to identify and differentiate from other versions. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data associated with the planning version is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Help Portal provides detailed information on how to create and manage planning versions in APO. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use planning versions in SAP.