What is stock population in SAP MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: stock population

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: The total of all stock management units covered by a sample-based physical inventory. The stock population is subdivided into the sampling area and the complete-count area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Stock population is a term used in SAP Materials Management (MM) to refer to the total amount of inventory that is available for use. It includes both the physical stock and the stock that is reserved for future orders. The stock population is used to determine the availability of materials for production and other activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM, the stock population can be viewed in the Inventory Management module. This module allows users to view the current stock levels, as well as any reservations that have been made for future orders. The stock population can also be used to determine the availability of materials for production and other activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the stock population in order to ensure that there are enough materials available for production and other activities. Additionally, it is important to monitor any reservations that have been made for future orders, as this can affect the availability of materials. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The stock population is closely related to other terms such as inventory management, material requirements planning (MRP), and warehouse management. All of these terms are used in SAP MM to manage inventory and ensure that there are enough materials available for production and other activities.