What is quota base quantity in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: quota base quantity

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A quantity that exerts a control function when a new source of supply is included in an already existing quota arrangement. The quota base quantity enables you to prevent all requirements in the form of requisitions or purchase orders, for example from being allocated to the new source of supply until its quota-allocated quantity exceeds that of one of the existing sources. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the quota base quantity acts as an additional quota-allocated quantity when the quota rating is calculated.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Quota base quantity is a feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that allows users to set a minimum or maximum quantity for a particular material. This quantity is used as the basis for calculating the total amount of material that needs to be purchased. The quota base quantity can be set manually or automatically based on the user's preferences.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the quota base quantity feature, users must first set up the material master record for the material they wish to purchase. Once this is done, they can then enter the quota base quantity in the material master record. This will then be used as the basis for calculating the total amount of material that needs to be purchased. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that the quota base quantity should be set according to the user's preferences and should not be set too high or too low. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that any changes made to the quota base quantity will affect all future purchases of that material. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the quota base quantity feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.