What is minimum send-ahead quantity in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: minimum send-ahead quantity

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The minimum quantity of the material that must be sent ahead to the next work center if two operations overlap.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Minimum send-ahead quantity is a feature in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows you to set a minimum quantity of materials that must be sent ahead of the production order. This ensures that the necessary materials are available when the production order is ready to be processed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The minimum send-ahead quantity can be set in the material master record for each material used in production. The quantity can be set as a fixed value or as a percentage of the total production order quantity. Once the minimum send-ahead quantity is set, it will be automatically calculated and applied when creating a production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the minimum send-ahead quantity is set correctly, as it can have a significant impact on production efficiency. If the minimum send-ahead quantity is too low, there may not be enough materials available when the production order is ready to be processed. On the other hand, if the minimum send-ahead quantity is too high, it may result in unnecessary inventory costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting and using the minimum send-ahead quantity in SAP PP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.