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

SAP Term: planning file entry

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A material entry in the planning file. The system creates the entry when a material changes relevant to materials planning. The material is entered in the planning file when it has been created with a valid MRP type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning file entry is a record in the material requirements planning (MRP) system that contains information about a material or resource that is required for production. It includes the quantity of the material or resource needed, the date it is needed, and the source of the material or resource. The planning file entry also contains information about the production order, such as the order number, the planned start and end dates, and the planned quantity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning file entry is used to plan and manage production orders. It is used to determine when materials and resources are needed for production, and to track the progress of production orders. The planning file entry can also be used to generate reports on production orders, such as a list of materials and resources needed for a particular order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the planning file entries up-to-date in order to ensure that materials and resources are available when they are needed for production. It is also important to review the planning file entries regularly to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The planning file entry is part of the material requirements planning (MRP) system. Other components of MRP include master data, bills of material, and capacity requirements planning.