What is above maximum stock in SAP (PP-DD - Demand-Driven Replenishment)?

SAP Term: above maximum stock

• Component: PP-DD

• Component Name: Demand-Driven Replenishment

• Description: A situation in which the available stock is greater than the cumulative sum of the quantities of the red, yellow, and green zones, denoting a buffer level where the stored inventory quantity can be considered as excessive. This is usually represented as a blue zone.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Above maximum stock is a term used in the SAP PP-DD Demand-Driven Replenishment component. It refers to the situation when the stock level of a material exceeds the maximum stock level set in the system. This can happen when the demand for a material is higher than expected, or when the replenishment process is not working as expected. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Above maximum stock can be monitored in SAP PP-DD Demand-Driven Replenishment by setting up an alert that will notify users when the stock level of a material exceeds the maximum stock level. This alert can be configured to send notifications to specific users or groups of users, so that they can take action to replenish the material and bring the stock level back down to the maximum stock level. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to monitor above maximum stock levels closely, as it can lead to shortages of materials if not addressed quickly. It is also important to ensure that the replenishment process is working correctly, as this can help prevent above maximum stock levels from occurring in the first place. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP PP-DD Demand-Driven Replenishment, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PP_DD_DEMAND_DRIVEN_REPLENISHMENT/latest/en-US.