What is 'material stock' in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

material stock - Overview

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: Part of current assets. Material stock is managed at plant or storage location level.

material stock - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Material stock is a term used in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) to refer to the quantity of a material that is available for use. It is the sum of all the material that is physically present in a warehouse, as well as any material that has been reserved for future use. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Material stock can be managed in SAP using the Material Master Data view. This view allows users to view and update the quantity of material stock available for use. Additionally, users can also view and update the status of any material that has been reserved for future use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of material stock levels in order to ensure that there is enough material available for production and other activities. Additionally, it is important to monitor the status of any material that has been reserved for future use, as this can affect the availability of material stock. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing material stock in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on managing material stock in SAP.