What is 'monthly lot size' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

monthly lot size - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The sum of all requirement quantities in a month or within a definable number of months.

monthly lot size - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Monthly lot size is a term used in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is the quantity of a material that is planned to be procured or produced in a given month. It is used to determine the total amount of material needed for a given period of time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the monthly lot size can be set up in the MRP view of the material master. The lot size can be set up as either fixed or variable, depending on the needs of the business. The fixed lot size is a fixed quantity that will be procured or produced each month, while the variable lot size will adjust based on demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the monthly lot size, it is important to consider the lead time for procurement or production. This will ensure that there is enough material available when it is needed. Additionally, it is important to consider any seasonal fluctuations in demand when setting up the monthly lot size. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The monthly lot size is closely related to other MRP concepts such as safety stock and reorder point. Safety stock is an additional amount of material that is kept on hand in case of unexpected demand, while reorder point is the point at which additional material needs to be ordered. Both