What is distribution key for component consumption in SAP PP-REM - Repetitive Manufacturing?

SAP Term: distribution key for component consumption

• Component: PP-REM

• Component Name: Repetitive Manufacturing

• Description: A key that specifies how production quantities are divided into partial quantities over the validity period of the planned order or the production order. It specifies the relationship between time and component usage. A daily provision of partial quantities, distributed over the validity period of the order, can be planned.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Distribution key for component consumption is a feature of SAP PP-REM Repetitive Manufacturing that allows users to define the distribution of components to be consumed in a production order. This feature helps users to accurately plan and control the consumption of components in a production order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the distribution key for component consumption, users must first define the distribution key in the material master record. The distribution key is then assigned to the production order and used to determine the quantity of components that will be consumed in the production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the distribution key, it is important to consider the quantity of components that will be consumed in each production order. This will help ensure that the correct quantity of components is consumed in each production order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the distribution key for component consumption, please refer to SAP Help documentation.