What is master schedule item in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: master schedule item

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The items that are finished products or important assemblies that have a major part in total turnover, or that dominate the production process due to the production techniques. There are planning tools for planning master schedule items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A master schedule item is a type of material requirement planning (MRP) element in SAP. It is used to plan the production of a material over a certain period of time. The master schedule item contains information about the material, such as the quantity to be produced, the start and end dates, and the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The master schedule item is used to plan the production of a material. It can be created in the MRP view of the material master record. The user can enter the quantity to be produced, the start and end dates, and the production process. The master schedule item can then be used to generate planned orders for the production of the material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a master schedule item, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered correctly. This will ensure that the planned orders generated from the master schedule item are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The master schedule item is part of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module. It is used in conjunction with other MRP elements such as planned orders and purchase requisitions. For more information on MRP, please refer to SAP's official documentation.