Question { IBM, 8486 }

Tell me important of the Production scheduling profile what are the things have to maintain in this profile

Answer

The production scheduling profile is copied into order from Material master.
It is maintained at Material Master (Work Scheduling tab)
The following controls/actions are maintained against a Production Scheduling Profile during Configuration (SPRO).
1-Various automatic actions can be activated during creation and release of Production order . Example:Production order can be automatically released during creation , no need to release it manually.
2-Availability Check
3-can directly link to a particular order type.

Question { IBM, 6909 }

Have idea about variant configure

Answer

Variant configuration used basically in the following cases:
1-when the product range is very complex.
2-Material planning are done as per Make To Order.
3-Material must be batch managed.
5-During creation of sales order the sales guy put all the material specifications by using characteristics.
6-The values entered against characteristics in Sales Order are considered during material planning @ sub floor level.
7-At sub floor level the production person has a clear idea about the customer requirement , hence better customer satisfaction.
8-Main advantages in case of VC is no need to maintain a huge list of material codes as per material specification.