Diff between Model and Version

[Former Member]

Hi,

Please let me know the difference between model and version with an example.

Regards,

Raj.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Models are the basis for planning. The Masterdata that is assigned to the model is considered while planning

Versions are created under Models. multiple versions can be assigned to the same model. These have different data sets that are used for simulating various scenarios.

Version XYZ and PQR can be assigned to model ABC. They will use the same Masterdata (which is assigned to ABC) but can use different data (Sales history for eg). the results of the planning in different versions will vary accordingly

you can have multiple models(with different masterdata) and multiple versions under it. Integreation to R3 and between different Functionalities in SCM will use whats under the active model and Active version (typically 000)]

[somnath_manna]

In addition to what Harish mentioned:

A version has unique value. It means you can have a version 010 tied to one model say ABC only. You can not create another version 010 tied to another model DEF. For ease of remembering models are where the master data is attached while version is where transaction data is attached. However master data can be version specific especially the capacity data for Resource Master.

See <a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm50/helpdata/en/88/1fe93b7f1f954ce10000000a114084/content.htm">this link</a> for planning version dependent master data.

Also version contains some basic data relevant for planning (since transaction data is tied to it) like is SNP or PPDS planning is to be carried out in the version. If planned orders can be created w/o source of supply, PPDS Horizon etc.

You can also copy data between planning versions. For more on this look at <a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_scm50/helpdata/en/df/8b30405fa9e801e10000000a155106/content.htm">this link</a>.

Thanks,

somnath