In SAP, MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning.

???? Definition:

MRP is a planning tool used to ensure that materials (raw materials, components, and finished goods) are available for production and delivery to customers, while also maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels.


???? MRP in SAP is used to:

  • Determine what materials are required

  • Determine how much is required

  • Determine when it is required

  • Create procurement proposals (planned orders, purchase requisitions, etc.)


???? Key SAP Transactions for MRP:

Transaction Description
MD01 Total Planning for all materials
MD02 Single-item, multi-level planning
MD04 Display stock/requirements list
MD05 MRP list
MD06 Collective Access of MRP list
MD07 MRP for all materials in a plant

???? MRP Types in SAP:

  • MRP (PD) – Classic MRP with proposals based on net requirements

  • Consumption-Based Planning – Based on past consumption (VB, V1, etc.)

  • No planning (ND) – No MRP run for the material


???? MRP Run Output:

 

  • Planned Orders (for in-house production)

  • Purchase Requisitions (for external procurement)

  • Schedule Lines (for scheduling agreements)

  • Stock Transfer Requisitions (for moving stock between plants)

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