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

planning calendar - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The definition of flexible period lengths at plant level. In Production Planning, planning calendars can be used to define procurement dates for determining period lot sizes. In the stock and requirements list and in the MRP list, MRP elements can be grouped into period totals according to the specifications in the planning calendar. The planning calendar can also be used for creating periodicity and aggregating scheduling agreement releases MM.

planning calendar - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A planning calendar is a tool used in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is used to define the planning period for a material, and to determine the dates when the material should be planned. The planning calendar also defines the frequency of planning runs, and can be used to define different planning periods for different materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning calendar is used to define the planning period for a material. This can be done by setting the start date and end date of the planning period, as well as the frequency of planning runs. The planning calendar can also be used to define different planning periods for different materials. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a planning calendar, it is important to ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly. It is also important to ensure that the frequency of planning runs is set correctly, as this will determine how often the material will be planned. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a planning calendar in SAP's MRP component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic.