What is floor stock in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: floor stock

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The quantities of raw materials or semi-finished products issued to the shop floor for consumption during manufacturing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Floor stock is a term used in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) to refer to the inventory of materials that are stored on the factory floor. This inventory is used to ensure that production processes can continue without interruption due to lack of materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MFG-ME, floor stock can be managed by setting up a floor stock location and assigning it to the production order. This will allow the system to track the inventory of materials stored in the floor stock location and ensure that it is available when needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the inventory in the floor stock location in order to ensure that production processes are not interrupted due to lack of materials. It is also important to monitor the expiration dates of materials stored in the floor stock location, as expired materials may need to be disposed of or replaced. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing floor stock in SAP MFG-ME, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_MANUFACTURING_EXECUTION/6.2/en-US