What is consumption in SAP PP-MP - Production Planning?

SAP Term: consumption

• Component: PP-MP

• Component Name: Production Planning

• Description: A comparison of planned independent requirement quantities with the requirement quantities from customer requirements. Depending on the requirements type, the quantity of planned independent requirements is reduced by the quantity from incoming sales orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Consumption in SAP PP-MP Production Planning for Process Industries is the process of using up raw materials, components, and other resources in the production of a product. It is the opposite of production, which is the process of creating a product from raw materials. Consumption can be tracked in SAP PP-MP to ensure that the right amount of resources are being used for each product.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP-MP, consumption is tracked by entering the quantity of each resource used in the production process. This information can be used to calculate the cost of production and to ensure that the right amount of resources are being used. Additionally, consumption can be monitored over time to identify any potential issues with resource usage.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When tracking consumption in SAP PP-MP, it is important to ensure that all resources are accurately accounted for. This includes both raw materials and components, as well as any other resources that may be used in the production process. Additionally, it is important to track consumption over time to identify any potential issues with resource usage.
  
  Related Information: 
  Consumption is closely related to production planning, which is the process of determining how much of each resource should be used in order to produce a certain number of products. Additionally, consumption can be used to calculate the cost of production and to identify any potential issues with resource usage.