What is planning operator in SAP SCM-SOP - Sales & Operations Planning?

SAP Term: planning operator

• Component: SCM-SOP

• Component Name: Sales & Operations Planning

• Description: An operator that uses an algorithm to compute large amounts of key figure data that is inside a planning session or is scheduled to be processed in the background.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning operator is a user in the SAP Sales & Operations Planning (SCM-SOP) component who is responsible for creating and maintaining plans. The planning operator is responsible for creating and maintaining the master plan, which is a set of rules and parameters that define how the system will generate plans. The planning operator also has the ability to adjust the parameters of the master plan to meet specific business needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning operator is responsible for setting up the master plan, which includes defining the parameters of the plan such as the time horizon, product groups, and other relevant information. The planning operator can also adjust the parameters of the master plan to meet specific business needs. Once the master plan is set up, the planning operator can then create and maintain plans based on the parameters of the master plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a master plan, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels. It is also important to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are involved in setting up and maintaining the master plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Sales & Operations Planning (SCM-SOP), please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_SOP/7.5/en-US.