What is quantity of material to be provided in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: quantity of material to be provided

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A quantity of a material to be provided that is required to produce the base quantity of an assembly or product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Quantity of material to be provided is a term used in Production Planning and Control (PP) in SAP. It is the amount of material that needs to be provided for a particular production order. This quantity is determined by the production order and can be changed if necessary. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the quantity of material to be provided can be found in the production order. It is usually located in the “Material” tab of the production order. The quantity can be changed by entering a new value in the “Quantity” field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When changing the quantity of material to be provided, it is important to consider the impact this will have on other parts of the production process. For example, if the quantity is increased, more raw materials may need to be ordered and more labor may need to be allocated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The quantity of material to be provided is related to other terms in Production Planning and Control such as “planned delivery date” and “planned completion date”. These terms are used to determine when a production order should be completed and when it should be delivered.