What is mandatory specified stock in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

SAP Term: mandatory specified stock

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: An identified stock type in which inventory movements must be posted using an identified stock ID. The feature provides the choice of also using a product specification to post inventory movements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Mandatory specified stock is a type of stock in SAP that is required to be kept in a certain location. This type of stock is used to ensure that the right amount of stock is available in the right place at the right time. It is also used to ensure that the stock is not overstocked or understocked. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, mandatory specified stock can be set up by creating a material master record for the item and setting the “mandatory specified stock” indicator. This indicator will then be used to determine if the item should be kept in a certain location or not. The material master record can also be used to set up other parameters such as minimum and maximum stock levels, safety stock levels, and more. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up mandatory specified stock in SAP, it is important to consider the cost of storing the item in a certain location versus the cost of not having it available when needed. It is also important to consider how often the item will be used and how quickly it needs to be available. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up mandatory specified stock in SAP, please refer to the SAP help documentation on material master records. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on this topic.