What is receipt quantity in SAP SCM-APO-PPS - Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling?

SAP Term: receipt quantity

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS

• Component Name: Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling

• Description: Quantity of a product that is provided by a receipt. For an in-house production receipt the quantities are as follows: If nothing has been produced yet, the receipt quantity is the planned yield. After a goods receipt posting for the order, the receipt quantity is equal to the planned remaining yield. After a confirmation of yield variance, the receipt quantity is equal to the remaining quantity expected. For an external procurement receipt the receipt quantity is equal to the open purchase order quantity. The open purchase order quantity is the total quantity to be delivered minus the quantity already delivered.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Receipt quantity is a term used in SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPS) component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It is the amount of material that is received from a supplier or other source. This quantity is used to update the inventory levels in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Receipt quantity is used to update the inventory levels in the system. When a supplier or other source delivers material, the receipt quantity is entered into the system. This will update the inventory levels accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering receipt quantities, it is important to ensure that the correct quantity is entered. This will ensure that the inventory levels are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The receipt quantity can be used in conjunction with other features of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling component, such as production orders and material requirements planning (MRP). This will help to ensure that the inventory levels are accurate and up-to-date.