Standard or Flexible Planning?

Hi Experts,
We've a requirement, where in Forecasting/SOP is carried out in one info str (Flexible & Consistent). The forecasted numbers @ SKU/Matl levels are @ DC's/Hubs (plants) & the folks @ the MFG plant want to check the possibility of meeting the forecasted numbers from a Capacity stand point, before the numbers are finalized & adopted.
The SKU's @ the MFG plant are grouped as per the Work Centers they are produced on & are called MPF's. The capacity evaluations needs to happen by MPF's (matls grouped by work centers). What I've proposed & tested is to have a 2nd Info Str, with Planning Levels that contain the required grouping at the MFG plant (flexible & consistent). I copy the data from my 1st info str (where the forecast is done @ DC;s) to the 2nd @ the Matl/SKU level, let the data aggregate to MPF's, after which I trigger the RCCP evaluation @ the MPF levels.
Does anyone see a better idea?? Can I use Standard SOP on the 2nd info str to make things simple??
Cheers
Andy
Edited by: Andy Yeri on Dec 24, 2009 8:02 PM
Edited by: Andy Yeri on Jan 17, 2010 12:22 PM

Dear,
It is not possible. In sap, the planning cycle will be SOP -> Demand management -> MRP
SOPu2019 is a forecasting tool enabling you to set up sales, production, and other supply chain targets based on existing, future, or historical data. SOP is most suitable for planning finished goods. SOP plans are passed on to Demand Management in the form of independent requirements (MD61), which in turn is fed in to MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
Hope it clear your doubt
Regards / US

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