What is 'consumption priority' in SAP IS-AFS-PP - Production Planning and Control?

consumption priority - Overview

• Component: IS-AFS-PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Indicator in AFS MRP which determines whether the system chooses stock by category or consumption mode and in which order.

consumption priority - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Consumption priority is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP/PPC) that allows users to prioritize the consumption of materials in production orders. It is used to ensure that the most important materials are consumed first, and that the production process runs smoothly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Consumption priority can be set in the PP/PPC system by assigning a numerical value to each material. The higher the number, the higher the priority. This value can be changed at any time, allowing users to adjust their production process as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting consumption priority, it is important to consider the availability of materials and the importance of each material in the production process. This will help ensure that the most important materials are consumed first and that production runs smoothly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Consumption priority is closely related to material requirements planning (MRP), which is used to plan and manage material requirements for production processes. MRP can be used in conjunction with consumption priority to ensure that materials are available when needed and that production runs smoothly.