What is unusable on-hand inventory in SAP MA-SMOPS - SmartOps?

SAP Term: unusable on-hand inventory

• Component: MA-SMOPS

• Component Name: SmartOps

• Description: The portion of on-hand inventory that should not be considered when calculating inventory targets as it cannot be used to satisfy demand.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Unusable on-hand inventory is a term used in SAP's MA-SMOPS SmartOps module. It refers to inventory that is not available for sale or use due to damage, expiration, or other factors. This inventory is tracked separately from usable inventory and can be used to inform decisions about future production and purchasing.
  
  How to Use it: 
  In order to track unusable on-hand inventory, users must first set up the appropriate fields in the system. This includes setting up a field for unusable on-hand inventory and a field for usable on-hand inventory. Once these fields are set up, users can enter the quantity of unusable on-hand inventory into the system. This information can then be used to inform decisions about future production and purchasing.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of unusable on-hand inventory in order to ensure that the right amount of usable inventory is available for sale or use. Additionally, tracking unusable on-hand inventory can help inform decisions about future production and purchasing.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about MA-SMOPS SmartOps, please visit SAP's website at https://www.sap.com/products/smartops.html. Additionally, there are many resources available online that provide more detailed information about tracking unusable on-hand inventory in SAP systems.