What is lead-time scheduling in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: lead-time scheduling

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A function that calculates production dates and creates capacity requirements. Lead time scheduling using the routing Lead time scheduling is performed using the routing. In this case, it calculates the start and finish dates and times of the operations. Lead time scheduling using the material master In MRP, lead time scheduling can be performed using the times specified in the material master. In this case, it calculates the production start and finish dates, but does not calculate capacity requirements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Lead-time scheduling is a feature of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is used to determine the timing of material requirements and production orders based on lead times. Lead times are the amount of time it takes for a material or product to be delivered or produced. Lead-time scheduling helps to ensure that materials and products are available when needed, and that production orders are completed on time.
  
  How to use it: 
  Lead-time scheduling can be used to plan and manage the production process. It can be used to determine the timing of material requirements and production orders based on lead times. Lead times can be set for each material or product, and the lead-time scheduling feature will calculate the required delivery or production dates based on these lead times.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that lead times are accurate and up-to-date in order for lead-time scheduling to be effective. It is also important to consider any external factors that may affect the lead times, such as supplier delivery times or seasonal demand.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about lead-time scheduling, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about how to use lead-time scheduling in SAP.