What is dependent requirement in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: dependent requirement

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The planned material requirements that are caused by the production of higher-level assemblies. In the MRP procedure, dependent requirements are automatically created for the components that are necessary for the production of a planned order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dependent requirements are a type of material requirement in SAP PP-MRP (Material Requirements Planning) that are triggered by the production of an item. They are used to ensure that the necessary materials are available for the production of a certain item. Dependent requirements are created when a production order is released and can be used to plan for the procurement of materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP-MRP, dependent requirements can be created manually or automatically. To create a dependent requirement manually, go to the MRP tab in the Production Order and select “Create Dependent Requirement”. This will open a window where you can enter the necessary information such as material, quantity, and date. To create a dependent requirement automatically, go to the MRP tab in the Production Order and select “Automatic Dependent Requirement”. This will open a window where you can enter the necessary information such as material, quantity, and date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating dependent requirements in SAP PP-MRP, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is entered correctly. This includes the material, quantity, and date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all dependent requirements are created before releasing the production order. This will ensure that all necessary materials are available when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dependent requirements in SAP PP-MRP, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/doc/saphelp_erp60_sp/6.0/en-US/f3/e9f3d7a8f2b11e10000000a42189b/content.htm?no_cache=true