What is production material request in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: production material request

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Document facilitating the staging and consumption of goods for production

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• Key Concepts: 
  Production material request is a feature of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows users to request materials for production purposes. This feature enables users to create and manage requests for production materials, such as raw materials, components, and finished goods. The requests can be created manually or automatically based on production orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the production material request feature, users must first create a production order in the SAP system. Once the order is created, the user can then create a production material request for the required materials. The user can specify the quantity and type of materials needed, as well as any other relevant information. The request is then sent to the warehouse for processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production material request, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the request. This includes the quantity and type of materials needed, as well as any other relevant information such as delivery dates or special instructions. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the requested materials are available in the warehouse before submitting the request. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The production material request feature is closely related to other features of SAP Extended Warehouse Management such as inventory management and warehouse task management. Additionally, this feature can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).