What is time-dependent safety stock in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

SAP Term: time-dependent safety stock

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: Dynamic stock level planned to be available to cover unexpected shortfalls shown as the delta of old and new safety stock demands within a specific time period. Safety stock is held back for unforeseeable disruptions in production.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time-dependent safety stock is a feature of SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) component that allows users to set a safety stock level that changes over time. This allows users to adjust their safety stock levels based on seasonal demand or other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use time-dependent safety stock, users must first set up the safety stock levels in the MRP configuration. This can be done by setting up a time-dependent safety stock profile, which defines the safety stock levels for different periods of time. Once the profile is set up, users can then assign it to the relevant materials in the MRP configuration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a time-dependent safety stock profile, it is important to consider the seasonal demand for the material and adjust the safety stock levels accordingly. It is also important to consider any external factors that may affect demand, such as holidays or special events. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using time-dependent safety stock in SAP's MRP component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic.