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

SAP Term: planning file

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A file that contains a list of all materials for which a change relevant to requirements planning has occurred and that are automatically flagged for planning. If such a change has taken place, the entry in the planning file is performed automatically. Each flagged material is taken into account and planned in the next planning run.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning file is a data structure used in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is used to store and manage the data needed for MRP calculations, such as material requirements, stock levels, and delivery dates. The planning file is also used to store the results of MRP calculations, such as planned orders and purchase requisitions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning file is used to store the data needed for MRP calculations, such as material requirements, stock levels, and delivery dates. This data can be entered manually or imported from other systems. The planning file is also used to store the results of MRP calculations, such as planned orders and purchase requisitions. These results can then be used to generate purchase orders or production orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the planning file up-to-date with accurate data in order for MRP calculations to be accurate. It is also important to regularly review the results of MRP calculations in order to ensure that they are correct and that any necessary changes are made. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/7.31/en-US/f8d3f9a2b3e14c8a9f9f2d5b1e4d7c2a.html