What is 'gross requirements planning' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

gross requirements planning - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A deterministic procedure in material requirements planning. In gross requirements planning, no comparison is made between the warehouse stock and gross requirements. These requirements are covered by order proposals.

gross requirements planning - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Gross Requirements Planning (GRP) is a component of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that helps to plan and manage the production process. It is used to calculate the total demand for a product or material, taking into account both customer orders and internal requirements. GRP also helps to identify potential supply chain issues and plan for them in advance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  GRP can be used to calculate the total demand for a product or material by taking into account both customer orders and internal requirements. It can also be used to identify potential supply chain issues and plan for them in advance. GRP can be used to create a production plan that takes into account the availability of resources, capacity constraints, and other factors. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using GRP, it is important to consider the availability of resources, capacity constraints, and other factors when creating a production plan. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the production plan to ensure that it is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on GRP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use GRP effectively.