What is requirement type in SAP LE - Logistics Execution?

SAP Term: requirement type

• Component: LE

• Component Name: Logistics Execution

• Description: The goods transfers and stock quantities in the Warehouse Management system contain a reference to their origin. The requirement type refers to the origin type, for example, goods receipt for purchase order Type B or goods issue to cost centers Type K.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Requirement type is a feature of SAP Logistics Execution (LE) that allows users to define the type of requirement for a particular material. This can be used to differentiate between different types of requirements, such as production orders, sales orders, or stock transfers. The requirement type also determines the availability check and the picking strategy for the material. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use requirement type, users must first define the different types of requirements in the system. This can be done in the Customizing menu under Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Requirement Types. Once the requirement types have been defined, they can be assigned to materials in the material master record. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining requirement types, it is important to consider how they will affect availability checks and picking strategies. For example, if a material is used for both production orders and sales orders, it may be beneficial to create two separate requirement types for each type of order. This will ensure that the correct availability check and picking strategy is used for each type of order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on requirement types in SAP LE, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_LE/6.0_SPS00/en-US?q=requirement%20type&scope=CORE&language=en-US