What is material requirements planning run in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: material requirements planning run

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The execution of materials planning for all materials or assemblies that have the necessary entries in the planning file. The planning run is divided into the following main worksteps: Net requirement calculation Lot-size calculation Procurement element and type determination Scheduling

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material Requirements Planning (MRP) run is a process used in SAP to calculate the net requirements for materials and components based on the planned independent requirements and the existing stock levels. It is used to determine the timing and quantity of material and component requirements for production orders, purchase requisitions, and stock transfers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The MRP run is used to determine the net requirements for materials and components. It takes into account the planned independent requirements, such as sales orders, production orders, and purchase requisitions, as well as existing stock levels. The MRP run can be used to generate purchase requisitions, stock transfer orders, or production orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When running an MRP run, it is important to consider the safety stock levels of materials and components. This will ensure that there is enough inventory available to meet customer demand. Additionally, it is important to consider any lead times associated with purchasing or producing materials and components. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The MRP run is part of the SAP PP-MRP (Production Planning - Material Requirements Planning) module. This module also includes features such as material master data maintenance, capacity planning, and material availability checks. Additionally, the PP-MRP module can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).