What is material shortage profile in SAP PP-FIO-MRP - Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: material shortage profile

• Component: PP-FIO-MRP

• Component Name: Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A grouping of settings that is required for calculating which materials have shortages or which ordered requirements are not covered. The material shortage profile consists of one or more material shortage definitions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material shortage profile is a feature of the Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning (PP-FIO-MRP) component of SAP. It allows users to view and analyze material shortages in their supply chain. The profile provides an overview of the current material shortages, as well as a forecast of future shortages. It also allows users to drill down into the details of each shortage, such as the source, quantity, and duration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the material shortage profile, users must first select the relevant materials from the list of available materials. Once selected, users can view the current and forecasted shortages for each material. The profile also provides detailed information about each shortage, such as the source, quantity, and duration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the material shortage profile, it is important to keep in mind that it only provides an overview of current and future shortages. To get a more detailed view of each shortage, users should drill down into the details provided by the profile. Additionally, users should be aware that the profile only shows shortages that are currently active; it does not show any past or future shortages that have been resolved or are yet to occur. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the material shortage profile, users can refer to SAP's official documentation on PP-FIO-MRP Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning. Additionally, users can find helpful tutorials and videos on YouTube and other online resources.