What is 'material list' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

material list - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A list of all materials planned in the planning run.

material list - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Material list is a component of SAP's PP-MRP (Production Planning and Material Requirements Planning) module. It is a list of materials that are required for a particular production process. The material list contains information such as the material number, description, quantity, and unit of measure. It also includes information about the source of the material, such as the vendor or supplier. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The material list is used to plan and manage the production process. It helps to ensure that all necessary materials are available when needed. The material list can be used to create purchase orders for materials, track inventory levels, and monitor production progress. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material list, it is important to include all necessary information about each material. This includes the material number, description, quantity, and unit of measure. Additionally, it is important to include information about the source of the material, such as the vendor or supplier. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The material list is closely related to other components of SAP's PP-MRP module, such as bills of materials (BOMs) and production orders. BOMs are used to define the components that make up a product or service, while production orders are used to manage the production process.