PPDS heuristics vs PPDS optimizer

[former_member906762]

Hello Gurus,

My understanding is PP is always heuristics and we can choose between DS heuristics and DS optimizer . Please correct me if i am wrong , is there anything like PPDS optimizer or is it when we say PPDS optimizer it is PP heuristics and DS optimizer or is there anything like PPDS optimizer .

regards,

Nick

[RahulHanda · Accepted solution]

Hi Nick,

Go through the below link and check heuristic & optimizer section for further understanding.

Automated Production Planning and Optimization - SAP Library

Regards

Rahul

[former_member906762 · Accepted solution]

Hlelo Rahul,

i have been through this document and it has further confused me . I am new to PPDS , if you do not mind can you please shed some light.

REgards,

NIck

[tiago_furlanetto]

Hi Nick,

You're right - PP is done through heuristics and DS can be done with heuristics and/or PP/DS Optimizer.

The PPDS optimizer does have some options for order creation, but there are a lot of restrictions to this, such that it's generally recommended to use heuristics for PP. Notes below give more details:

1374824 - FAQ - Order Creation PP/DS Optimization

1155421 - Restrictions for order creation

Regards,
Tiago