How to use MC8A - Create Planning Type

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: MC8A

  Description: Create Planning Type

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Equipment and Tools Management > Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Customer Replenishment > Environment > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Sales Information System > Planning > Flexible planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Production > SOP > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Plant Maintenance > Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Customer Service > Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Quality Management > Quality Control > Key Figures > Tools > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Logistics Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Inventory Controlling > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Purchasing Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Sales Information System > Planning > Flexible planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Shop Floor Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Shipment Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > PM Information System > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > QM Information System > Planning > Flexible planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Logistics > Logistics Controlling > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Inventory management > Tools > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Purchasing > Tools > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Sales and distribution > Tools > Planning > Flexible planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Production > Tools > Planning > Flexible planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Plant maintenance > Tools > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create
  • Information Systems > Logistics > Quality management > Key Figures > Tools > Planning > Flexible Planning > Tools > Planning Type/Macro > Create

• • Program: SAPMMCP6

    Screen: 700

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: MCP2

    Package Description: R/3 application development: Sales & Operations Planning

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: PP-SOP-SP

    Description: Sales Plan

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• SAP Tcode: MC8A - Create Planning Type

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code MC8A is used to create a planning type in the SAP system. This planning type is used to define the characteristics of a material requirement planning (MRP) run. It is used to control the parameters of the MRP run, such as the scheduling parameters, lot size, and safety stock. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The MC8A transaction code allows users to create a planning type in the SAP system. This planning type is used to define the characteristics of a material requirement planning (MRP) run. It is used to control the parameters of the MRP run, such as the scheduling parameters, lot size, and safety stock. The planning type also defines how the MRP run will be executed and what data will be used for the calculation. 
  
  Step-by-Step How to Use 
  1. Enter transaction code MC8A in the command field. 
  2. Enter a name for the planning type in the Planning Type field. 
  3. Enter a description for the planning type in the Description field. 
  4. Select a scheduling parameter from the drop-down list in the Scheduling Parameter field. 
  5. Select a lot size from the drop-down list in the Lot Size field. 
  6. Enter a value for safety stock in the Safety Stock field. 
  7. Select an MRP type from the drop-down list in the MRP Type field. 
  8. Select an MRP controller from the drop-down list in the MRP Controller field. 
  9. Select an MRP area from the drop-down list in the MRP Area field. 
  10. Click on Save to save your changes and create your new planning type. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of the parameters available when creating a planning type using transaction code MC8A before creating one in their system, as this will ensure that they are able to create a planning type that meets their needs and requirements accurately and efficiently. Additionally, users should ensure that they have all of their data ready before creating a new planning type, as this will help them to avoid any potential errors or delays when creating it in their system.