What is MRP group in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: MRP group

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The MRP group, groups material from the material requirements planning point of view to allocate them control parameters for planning. The control parameters include the strategy group, the planning horizon and the creation indicator for the planning run.

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• Key Concepts: 
  MRP group is a feature of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is used to group materials together for planning purposes. This allows for more efficient planning and better control over the supply chain. The MRP group can be used to define the planning parameters for a group of materials, such as the lead time, safety stock, and lot size. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The MRP group can be used to define the planning parameters for a group of materials. To do this, the user must first create an MRP group in the system. This can be done by going to the MRP tab in the material master record and selecting “Create MRP Group”. The user then enters the desired parameters for the group and saves it. 
  
  Once the MRP group is created, it can be assigned to materials in the material master record. This will cause those materials to use the parameters defined in the MRP group when they are planned. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an MRP group, it is important to consider how it will be used. For example, if a company has multiple suppliers for a material, they may want to create separate MRP groups for each supplier so that they can plan accordingly. Additionally, it is important to consider how often the parameters need to be updated; if they need to be updated frequently, it may be better to create separate MRP groups for each material instead of one large group. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component, please refer to SAP's official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/doc/saphelp_erp60_sp/6.0/en-US/f3/e7f9a8d2b3c14b8e9f7a7d2c9f5d6b/content.htm