What is material quantity calculation in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: material quantity calculation

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A combination of charge and yield calculations. The charge calculation determines how much of each material or ingredient is used in a process. The yield calculation determines the quantities of product yield obtained in a process. You must take into account mixing and yield ratios of materials and ingredients used in a process, and material characteristics when you calculate material quantity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material quantity calculation is a feature of the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP. It allows users to calculate the exact amount of material needed for a production process, taking into account the specific characteristics of the material and the production process. This helps to ensure that the right amount of material is available for production, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Material quantity calculation can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used to calculate the exact amount of material needed for a specific production process, or it can be used to calculate the amount of material needed for multiple production processes. It can also be used to compare different materials and their characteristics in order to determine which one is best suited for a particular production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using material quantity calculation, it is important to take into account all relevant factors such as the type of material, its characteristics, and the production process. This will help ensure that the right amount of material is available for production and that waste is minimized. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the production process or in the characteristics of the material, as this could affect the amount of material needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on material quantity calculation and other features of SAP’s Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component, please visit SAP’s website at https://www.sap.com/products/pp-pi-production-planning-process-industries.html.