SNP optimization can consider the shelf life defined in the product master. The system only uses a firmed receipt for a requirement if the requirements date is within the shelf life period of the receipt. The system only creates a new order if this can cover the requirement within the shelf life period.
SNP optimization does not consider the following data:
Maturation time and required shelf life from the product master
Shelf life data transferred from the SAP R/3 system, for example, the shelf life data of batches
The SNP heuristic and Capable-to-Match do not consider shelf life data.
The following graphic provides an overview of a possible planning scenario.
Requirements are transferred to the SAP APO System.
You execute SNP optimization, with consideration of the shelf life. SNP optimization creates procurement proposals to cover requirements.