What is 'uncovered demand' in SAP PP-FIO-MRP - Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning?

uncovered demand - Overview

• Component: PP-FIO-MRP

• Component Name: Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning

• Description: Demands from sales orders, stock transder orders, or from production that are not covered by existing stock or planned receipts. Uncovered demand is calculated in the MRP apps based on the material shortage definition defined in Customizing.

uncovered demand - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Uncovered demand is a term used in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to describe the difference between the planned and actual demand for a material. It is calculated by subtracting the actual demand from the planned demand. This difference can be used to identify potential supply chain issues and take corrective action.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP-FIO-MRP Fiori UI for Material Requirements Planning, uncovered demand can be viewed in the MRP Overview page. This page displays the planned and actual demand for each material, as well as the uncovered demand. The uncovered demand can then be used to identify potential supply chain issues and take corrective action.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to monitor uncovered demand on a regular basis in order to identify potential supply chain issues before they become too large. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as lead times and inventory levels when evaluating uncovered demand.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on uncovered demand, please refer to SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PP_FIO_MRP_Fiori_UI/latest/en-US