What is 'production end date' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

production end date - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The production end date is the planned end date of an order, excluding the safety time float after production. The production dates are determined within the framework of lead-time scheduling.

production end date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Production end date is a term used in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. It is the date when production of a particular material is expected to be completed. This date is used to plan and schedule production activities, and to ensure that the material will be available when needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The production end date is set in the MRP component of SAP. It can be set manually or automatically based on the material's requirements. The production end date can also be adjusted if needed, depending on the availability of resources or other factors. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the production end date up-to-date, as it affects the availability of materials and the scheduling of production activities. It is also important to consider any external factors that may affect the production end date, such as supplier delays or changes in customer demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The production end date is closely related to other terms in SAP's MRP component, such as planned delivery time and safety stock. It is also related to other components, such as inventory management and sales and distribution. Understanding how these components interact can help ensure that materials are available when needed.