What is 'gross requirement' in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

gross requirement - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The total demand for an item before taking into account on-hand stock and released receipts.

gross requirement - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Gross requirement is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) to refer to the total amount of material needed to fulfill a customer order. It is calculated by adding the customer order quantity to the safety stock, and subtracting any existing inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Gross requirement is used to determine the amount of material that needs to be procured or produced in order to fulfill a customer order. It is calculated by adding the customer order quantity to the safety stock, and subtracting any existing inventory. This calculation helps ensure that enough material is available to meet customer demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of gross requirements in order to ensure that enough material is available for customer orders. It is also important to monitor safety stock levels, as this can affect the gross requirement calculation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Gross requirement is related to other terms such as safety stock, inventory, and customer order quantity. Understanding how these terms interact can help ensure that enough material is available for customer orders.