In SAP PP, sequences are combinations of operations used for describing and modelling production processes.

In SAP PP, a sequence overview can be accessed from the routing header.

Use TC CA02 to display the routing.

In the routing, click the “Sequences” button.

A table with standard, parallel and alternative sequences will be displayed.

Sequence types

Standard sequences are created by default when specifying operations.

Alternative sequences are used for modeling different ways of manufacturing a product (an alternate sequence might apply for a certain lot size range).

Parallel sequences represent parts of a production process that can be conducted in parallel.

Both parallel and alternative sequences are associated with a branch and return operation.

Create new alternative sequence

Use TC CA02 to display the routing.

Click the “Sequences” button to display sequence overview.

Click the page icon to create a new sequence.

Choose alternative sequence as sequence type.

Specify branch and return operation number.

Specify lot size range.

Click on “operations” and specify the operations of the alternative sequence.

Create new parallel sequence

Use TC CA02 to display the routing.

Click the “Sequences” button to display sequence overview.

Click the page icon to create a new sequence.

Choose parallel sequence as sequence type.

Specify branch and return operation number.

Click on “operations” and specify the operations of the alternative sequence.

Linnart Felkl

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