What is checking rule in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: checking rule

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A rule that defines how the availability check is performed. The checking rule, in conjunction with the checking group, determines the scope of the availability check for every business operation; that is, which stocks, receipts, and issues are included in the availability check and whether the check is performed with or without the replenishment lead time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A checking rule in SAP PP-MRP (Material Requirements Planning) is a set of criteria used to determine whether a certain material requirement can be fulfilled. It is used to ensure that the material requirements are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The checking rule can be set up to check for availability of materials, capacity, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The checking rule is set up in the SAP system by the user. The user can specify the criteria that should be checked, such as availability of materials, capacity, and other factors. The system will then check the criteria against the material requirements and determine if they can be fulfilled. If the criteria are met, then the material requirement will be fulfilled. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a checking rule in SAP PP-MRP, it is important to consider all possible scenarios that could affect the material requirements. This will ensure that all possible scenarios are taken into account when determining if a material requirement can be fulfilled. Additionally, it is important to keep the checking rule up-to-date with any changes in the material requirements or other factors that could affect them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP PP-MRP also includes other features such as planning strategies, safety stock levels, and lot sizing rules which can be used in conjunction with checking rules to ensure that material requirements are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Additionally, SAP PP-MRP also includes features such as demand management and supply chain optimization which can help optimize the supply chain and ensure that materials are available when needed.