What is 'available capacity' in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

available capacity - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The amount of unassigned capacity a system or resource has during a particular time period given its current load.

available capacity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Available capacity is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) to refer to the amount of capacity that is available for production or other activities. It is calculated by subtracting the total capacity required for all planned activities from the total available capacity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Available capacity can be used to determine the amount of resources that are available for production or other activities. It can also be used to identify potential bottlenecks in the supply chain and plan accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating available capacity, it is important to consider both the total capacity required for all planned activities and the total available capacity. This will help ensure that the correct amount of resources are allocated for each activity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Available capacity is closely related to resource planning, which is a process used to identify and allocate resources in order to meet organizational goals. Resource planning can help ensure that available capacity is used efficiently and effectively.