What is planned delivery time in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: planned delivery time

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The number of days required to procure the material through external procurement.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planned delivery time is a term used in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is the date that a material is expected to be delivered to the customer. This date is determined by taking into account the lead time of the material, the availability of the material, and any other factors that may affect the delivery date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, planned delivery time can be set in the MRP view of the material master. The planned delivery time can be set manually or automatically based on the lead time of the material and any other factors that may affect the delivery date. The planned delivery time can also be adjusted manually if needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep an eye on the planned delivery time and adjust it as needed to ensure that materials are delivered on time. It is also important to take into account any external factors that may affect the delivery date, such as holidays or other events. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use MRP in SAP.