Define Schedule Horizons
Explanation
Use this function to enter new schedule horizon information. Schedule horizons
are basic data to support the creation of production schedules. A schedule horizon
is used to group parts all having the same production schedule horizon information.
When defining schedule horizons, you specify three horizons in terms of working
calendar days, schedule horizon, firm horizon, and past due horizon.
- Schedule Horizon indicates, in days, the amount of planning data,
either master scheduling or material requirements planning, that is included
on the production schedule.
- Firm Horizon indicates, in days, if some portion of the schedule
should be viewed as firm supply by master scheduling or material requirements
planning, and thus not re-planned. A firm horizon of zero means that no
firm horizon applies.
- Past Due Horizon indicates, in past due days, how much out of
date a production schedule can get before it should be deleted.
You also have the option to select whether to roll (move) the orders or not
roll (ignore) the orders that occur within the firm planning horizon. The default
value is No Roll.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
System Effects
As a result of this activity:
- The system creates a new scheduling horizon.
- The settings for the horizons determines how the creation and deletion
of production schedules are handled.