What is 'opening date' in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

opening date - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The date on which the planning proposal has to be released to production or purchasing. It is calculated based on the opening horizon defined in business configuration.

opening date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Opening date is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP). It is the date when a production order or process order is released for execution. It is also known as the start date of the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the opening date of an order can be set manually or automatically. To set it manually, go to the “Order” tab in the SCM-SCP module and select “Change”. Then, enter the desired opening date in the “Opening Date” field. To set it automatically, go to the “Order” tab and select “Release”. The system will then automatically set the opening date based on the current system date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the opening date of an order cannot be changed once it has been set. Therefore, it is important to double-check that the correct opening date has been entered before releasing an order for execution. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The opening date of an order is closely related to its planned delivery date. The planned delivery date is calculated based on the opening date and other factors such as lead time and capacity constraints. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the correct opening date has been entered in order to ensure accurate planning and scheduling of orders.