What is production planning in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: production planning

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The process of creating an overall production plan over a specified time period.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production planning is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) module. It is used to plan and manage the production process, from raw materials to finished products. It helps to optimize the production process by taking into account factors such as availability of resources, cost, and customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Production planning in SAP can be used to create a production plan that takes into account all the necessary factors. This includes creating a bill of materials (BOM), setting up production orders, scheduling resources, and monitoring the progress of the production process. The system also allows for the integration of external systems such as ERP and MRP systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using production planning in SAP, it is important to ensure that all the necessary data is entered accurately. This includes information about the materials, resources, and customer demand. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the production plan to ensure that it remains up-to-date with changes in customer demand or availability of resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on production planning in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_SCP/7.5/en-US. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use production planning in SAP.