Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/519070 (SAP Service marketplace login required)
Summary :
This SAP note addresses the concept of planning without final assembly in APO, outlining the mechanisms and implications of adopting this strategy. It describes the creation and treatment of planned independent requirements and forecast planned orders. Specifically, the note explains that forecast planned orders generated during planning without a final assembly are used only for creating dependent requirements without converting into production orders. Challenges such as the lack of multi-level planning capabilities in APO and the inability to account for stock transfers are highlighted. Alternatives in APO, such as the use of a requirements check in the conversion rule, are suggested for preventing unnecessary make-to-stock production. The note also discusses the integration of SNP and make-to-order production under specific conditions outlined in APO Release 3.1 customizing. Additionally, considerations for characteristics-based forecasting in configurable product planning are advised.
Key words :
incoming sales order takes place, difficult flow optimization problem, individual customer requirements arrive, planned orders covering forecast, production planning run generates, characteristics-based forecasting profile, special forecast planned orders, prevent planned order conversion, special procurement key 60, note answers questions
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