What is requirements ascertainment horizon in SAP SCM-APO - Advanced Planning and Optimization?

SAP Term: requirements ascertainment horizon

• Component: SCM-APO

• Component Name: Advanced Planning and Optimization

• Description: Time period used in sales order based planning. In the Demand Planning stage, the planner, in cooperation with the customer, enters a demand for the product at customer level. The customer is then required to confirm the actual demand by placing a firm order within the requirements ascertainment horizon. This is entered into the system as a sales order. After the requirements ascertainment horizon has expired, only the demand planned independent requirements for which sales orders exist is converted into production orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Requirements ascertainment horizon is a feature of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO) that allows users to define the time period for which the system should consider requirements when creating a production plan. This horizon can be set to a specific number of days, weeks, or months, and can be adjusted as needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set the requirements ascertainment horizon in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO), users must first access the “Planning Horizon” tab in the “Planning Parameters” section of the system. From there, they can select the desired time period for which the system should consider requirements when creating a production plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the requirements ascertainment horizon in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO), it is important to consider both short-term and long-term needs. For example, if a company is expecting an influx of orders in the near future, they may want to set the horizon to a longer period of time so that they can plan accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The requirements ascertainment horizon feature in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SCM-APO) is closely related to other features such as demand forecasting and supply chain optimization. By setting an appropriate horizon, users can ensure that their production plans are based on accurate data and are optimized for maximum efficiency.