What is 'rounding value' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

rounding value - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: The system rounds up the procurement quantity to a multiple of this value.

rounding value - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Rounding value is a setting in SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) that determines the number of decimal places used to calculate the quantity of a material required for production. It is used to ensure that the quantity of material needed is not too small or too large. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the rounding value setting, go to the MRP1 view in the material master record. Under the “Rounding Value” field, enter the desired number of decimal places. This will determine how many decimal places are used when calculating the quantity of material needed for production. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the rounding value, it is important to consider the size and complexity of your production process. If you have a complex process with many different materials, it may be beneficial to set a higher rounding value in order to ensure that you have enough material for production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the rounding value setting in SAP MRP, please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.