What is storage costs indicator in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: storage costs indicator

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: An indicator that specifies the percentage rate for storage costs that is used for the procurement quantity calculation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Storage costs indicator is a feature in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component that allows users to calculate the cost of storing materials. It takes into account factors such as the cost of the material itself, the cost of storage space, and the cost of labor associated with storing and retrieving materials. This indicator helps users make informed decisions about their inventory management and storage strategies. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the storage costs indicator, users must first enter the relevant data into SAP's MRP system. This includes information about the material being stored, such as its cost, size, and weight. Users must also enter data about the storage space, such as its size and cost. Finally, users must enter data about labor costs associated with storing and retrieving materials. Once all of this data is entered, the storage costs indicator will calculate the total cost of storing the material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the storage costs indicator, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered accurately. This will ensure that the indicator provides an accurate calculation of storage costs. Additionally, users should consider other factors when making decisions about their inventory management and storage strategies, such as lead times and delivery schedules. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The storage costs indicator is part of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component. Other features of this component include demand planning, capacity planning, and material availability checks. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other inventory management tools that can be used in conjunction with MRP to optimize inventory management processes.