What is planning quantity in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: planning quantity

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The quantity of a receipt that has still to be produced or procured.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planning quantity is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SRD-SCM-SCP). It is the amount of material that is planned to be produced or procured in order to meet customer demand. It is based on the forecasted demand and the available inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The planning quantity can be used to determine the amount of material that needs to be produced or procured in order to meet customer demand. It can also be used to determine the optimal production or procurement schedule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the planning quantity in order to ensure that customer demand is met. It is also important to monitor the available inventory in order to ensure that there is enough material available for production or procurement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The planning quantity can be used in conjunction with other SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SRD-SCM-SCP) features such as inventory management, production scheduling, and procurement planning. It can also be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).