What is 'input quantity' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

input quantity - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The quantity of a raw material used during the production process to manufacture a finished product. In BOM reporting functions, the required quantity is the base quantity.

input quantity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Input quantity is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the amount of material that is required for a production order. It is the amount of material that must be provided to the production process in order to produce the desired output. The input quantity is determined by the production order and can be adjusted as needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The input quantity can be set in the production order in SAP PP. It is important to ensure that the input quantity is set correctly, as it will determine the amount of material that needs to be provided for the production process. The input quantity can be adjusted as needed, depending on the desired output. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the input quantity for each production order, as it will affect the amount of material that needs to be provided for the production process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the input quantity is set correctly, as this will ensure that the desired output is achieved. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The input quantity is related to other terms in SAP PP such as output quantity and planned quantity. Output quantity refers to the amount of material that is produced by a production order, while planned quantity refers to the amount of material