Where do you maintain the duration of a production operation in SAP?

The duration of a production operation in SAP is maintained in the routing. Routing defines the sequence of operations required to manufacture a product and includes critical details such as the time needed for each operation. By specifying the duration within the routing, you ensure that production scheduling can be accurately planned and that resources are allocated effectively.

Routings not only capture operation times but also link to work centers where operations are performed, allowing for efficient capacity planning and resource management. The routing serves as a blueprint for the production process, detailing what needs to be done, in what order, and for how long.

Other alternatives do not serve the purpose of maintaining operation durations. The material master primarily holds information about the material itself, such as dimensions, weight, and purchasing data. Work instructions are specific details about how to perform a task but typically do not include duration information. The bill of materials (BOM) lists the components needed to make a product but does not provide timing details related to production operations. Therefore, the routing is clearly the appropriate choice for maintaining the duration of production operations within SAP.