What is 'maximum range of coverage' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

maximum range of coverage - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The maximum number of days that the dynamic safety stock must cover requirements. The maximum range of coverage is defined in the range of coverage profile.

maximum range of coverage - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Maximum range of coverage (MRC) is a feature in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (PP-MRP) component that allows users to define the maximum range of coverage for a material. This range is used to determine the maximum amount of material that can be planned for a given period of time. The MRC feature helps users to plan their materials more efficiently and accurately.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the MRC feature, users must first define the maximum range of coverage for a material. This can be done by entering the maximum amount of material that can be planned for a given period of time in the MRC field. Once this is done, the system will automatically calculate the maximum amount of material that can be planned for each period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the MRC, it is important to consider the lead time for each material and the demand for each period. This will help ensure that the MRC is set at an appropriate level and that materials are not over- or under-planned. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The MRC feature is closely related to other features in SAP's PP-MRP component, such as safety stock and lot sizing. It is important to understand how these features interact with each other in order to effectively use the MRC feature.