What is 'net change planning' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

net change planning - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: Execution of material requirements planning MRP in a planning run in which only the materials that have had MRP-relevant changes made to them since the last planning run are rescheduled.

net change planning - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Net Change Planning (NCP) is a feature of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component that allows users to plan material requirements based on the net change in demand. This means that instead of planning for the total demand, NCP only takes into account the difference between the current and future demand. This helps to reduce the amount of time and resources needed for planning. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Net Change Planning can be used in SAP's MRP component by setting up a planning strategy that uses NCP. This can be done by selecting the “Net Change Planning” option in the MRP settings. Once this is done, the system will automatically calculate the net change in demand and plan accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Net Change Planning, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is up-to-date. This includes both current and future demand data, as well as any other relevant information such as lead times or safety stock levels. Additionally, it is important to monitor the results of NCP to ensure that it is meeting your planning needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Net Change Planning is closely related to other features of SAP's MRP component such as Lot-Size Planning and Reorder Point Planning. Additionally, NCP can be used in conjunction with other features such as Capacity Requirements Planning or Production Version Management.