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

SAP Term: opening horizon

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The number of working days between the date that an order is created and the planned start date. This time is available for the supply planner to convert a planning proposal into a purchase request or a production request.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Opening horizon is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP). It refers to the time period for which the system will consider when creating a plan. This time period is determined by the user and can be set to any length of time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The opening horizon can be set in the system by going to the “Planning Horizon” tab in the SCM-SCP module. Here, you can set the start and end dates for the planning horizon. The system will then use this time period when creating a plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the opening horizon, it is important to consider how long it will take for changes to be implemented in the system. If you set the opening horizon too short, then changes may not be reflected in the plan. On the other hand, if you set it too long, then it may take longer for changes to be implemented. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The opening horizon is closely related to other concepts such as planning buckets and planning cycles. Planning buckets refer to the time periods that are used when creating a plan, while planning cycles refer to how often a plan is updated. Understanding these concepts can help you better understand how the opening horizon works and how it affects your plans.