What is allocated quantity in SAP LO-PMM - Project Manufacturing Management and Optimization?

SAP Term: allocated quantity

• Component: LO-PMM

• Component Name: Project Manufacturing Management and Optimization

• Description: The portion of the replenishment element distributed to the top-level requirement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Allocated quantity is a term used in the LO-PMM Project Manufacturing Management and Optimization component of SAP. It is the amount of material that has been allocated to a specific project or order. This quantity is taken from the available stock and is reserved for the project or order until it is completed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The allocated quantity can be used to track the progress of a project or order. It can also be used to determine when additional material needs to be ordered or when existing material needs to be reallocated. The allocated quantity can also be used to calculate the cost of a project or order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the allocated quantity for each project or order in order to ensure that there is enough material available for the completion of the project or order. Additionally, it is important to monitor the allocated quantity in order to ensure that it does not exceed the available stock. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The allocated quantity is related to other terms such as available stock, reserved stock, and consumed stock. Available stock refers to the amount of material that is currently available for use, while reserved stock refers to the amount of material that has been allocated but not yet consumed. Consumed stock refers to the amount of material that has been used in a project or order.