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

SAP Term: MRP profile

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A collection of data required for updating the material master record for planning. The MRP profile contains the necessary MRP data for the material master.This simplifies updating the material master record. When creating or changing a material master, the data in the MRP profile is copied automatically to the material master. The MRP profile defines: Which fields are mandatory when entering MRP data Values of these fields Which values can be overwritten default values or not fixed values

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• Key Concepts: 
  MRP profile is a component of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module in SAP. It is used to define the parameters for MRP planning runs. The profile contains settings such as the planning horizon, lot size, and safety stock. It also defines the scheduling parameters for the MRP run, such as the scheduling period and the scheduling type. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The MRP profile is used to define the parameters for an MRP run. The profile can be created in the Customizing application of SAP. Once created, it can be assigned to a material or plant in the Material Master or Plant Master data. The profile can then be used when running an MRP planning run. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an MRP profile, it is important to consider the specific needs of the material or plant that it will be assigned to. For example, if a material has a long lead time, then a longer planning horizon should be set in the profile. Additionally, if a material has high demand variability, then a larger safety stock should be set in the profile. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on MRP profiles and how to create them in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation on Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and use MRP profiles in SAP.