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What is "Time per Resource Unit"?
"Time per Resource Unit" refers to the amount of time required to process one unit of a product or service using a specific resource (such as machinery, labor, or equipment). It is a measure of efficiency and helps in planning and scheduling production activities.
Where is it Used in SAP B1 HANA?
Production Orders: In production orders, this metric is used to estimate the time required for completing a production run. This helps in scheduling and ensures that resources are allocated efficiently.
Resource Planning: It is used in the resource planning module to determine the capacity requirements of various resources (like machines or work centers) based on the time needed per unit. This helps in optimizing the use of resources and avoiding bottlenecks.
Cost Calculation: In cost accounting and financial planning, the time per resource unit helps in calculating labor and overhead costs associated with production. This is crucial for pricing strategies and profitability analysis.
Manufacturing and Production Scheduling: It aids in creating realistic production schedules by taking into account the time required for each operation. This ensures that deadlines are met and production goals are achieved.
Capacity Planning: It helps in assessing whether the available resources can handle the production load, allowing businesses to adjust their capacity or make informed decisions about investments in additional resources.
What is "Res. Units per Time Period"?
"Resource Units per Time Period" refers to the number of units that a resource (such as machinery, equipment, or labor) can process or handle within a specified time period. This is essentially a measure of the capacity or throughput of a resource. For instance, if a machine can produce 100 units per hour, then the "Res. Units per Time Period" for that machine might be set as 100 units per hour.
Where is it Used in SAP B1 HANA?
Resource Planning and Scheduling:
Capacity Planning: Helps in determining how many units of a product can be produced by a resource within a given time period. This is crucial for aligning production schedules with resource availability.
Work Center Setup: In work centers, this metric helps in calculating the capacity of the work center and scheduling tasks accordingly.
Production Orders:
Estimation and Scheduling: When creating and managing production orders, the system uses "Res. Units per Time Period" to estimate how long a production run will take and how many units can be produced in that time frame. This helps in planning and meeting deadlines.
Cost Analysis and Budgeting:
Cost Allocation: Understanding the throughput of resources helps in allocating costs more accurately. For example, if a resource’s throughput affects the cost structure, knowing how many units it can process per period helps in budgeting and cost management.
Capacity Utilization:
Optimization: By knowing the resource capacity in terms of units per time period, businesses can optimize resource usage, identify bottlenecks, and make informed decisions about resource allocation and adjustments.
How to Use It?
In SAP B1 HANA, you typically configure "Res. Units per Time Period" in the resource master data. Here’s how it might be utilized:
Set Up Resource Data: Define the resource and specify its throughput capacity in units per time period in the resource or work center master data.
Plan Production: Use this data to plan production runs, taking into account the capacity of each resource.
Schedule and Monitor: Apply this information to schedule production orders and monitor whether resources are operating within their capacity limits.
How Daily Capacity Factors Work
Definition: For each resource or work center, you can define the capacity available each day of the week. For example, a machine might be available for 8 hours on weekdays but only 4 hours on Saturdays.
Configuration: In SAP B1 HANA, you configure Daily Capacity Factors in the master data for work centers or resources. This involves specifying the number of available working hours or units per time period for each day of the week.
Capacity Calculation:
Resource Utilization: The system uses these factors to calculate how much work a resource can handle each day. If a resource is less available on certain days, the capacity calculations are adjusted accordingly.
Production Scheduling: When scheduling production orders, SAP B1 uses the Daily Capacity Factors to distribute the workload over the available days, ensuring that the production plan aligns with the actual availability of resources.
Capacity Planning:
Realistic Planning: By accounting for different daily capacities, businesses can create more accurate production plans and schedules. This helps in avoiding overloading resources on days when their capacity is lower.
Optimization: It helps in optimizing the use of resources, reducing downtime, and improving overall production efficiency.
How to Configure Daily Capacity Factors
Access the Work Center Master Data: Go to the master data for work centers or resources.
Define Capacity: For each work center, specify the Daily Capacity Factors for each day of the week. This includes setting the available hours or units per day.
Apply and Save: Save the configuration. The system will now use these factors in production planning and scheduling.
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