Defining Demand/Supplies
Select the "Demand/Supply" tab in the "MRP Process Parameters" page.
This tab enables the user to identify the demands and supplies that are applicable for MRP.
The system displays the following details in the demand multiline of the “Demand/Supply List” section:
Demand Type |
The type of the demand which could be “Planned Demand” or “Firm Demand”. |
Demand Document |
The document for which the demand is required. Click to know more on Demand Documents. |
Enter the following fields in the multiline:
Applicable |
Use the drop-down list box to specify whether the demand is to be considered for the MRP Run. The system lists the values “Yes” and “No” along with a blank value. |
Priority |
The number identifying the priority of the demand that is matched with the supply. |
The system displays the following details in the supply multiline of the “Demand/Supply List” section:
Supply Type |
The type of the supply which could be “External Supplies”, “Internal Supplies” or “Unserviceable Supplies”. |
Supply Document |
The document for which the supply is required. Click to know more on Supply Documents. |
Enter the following fields in the multiline:
Applicable |
Use the drop-down list box to specify whether the supply is to be considered for the MRP Run. The system lists the values “Yes” and “No” along with a blank value. |
Priority |
The number identifying the priority of the supply that is matched with the demand. |
Click the “Save” pushbutton to save the demand and supply details.
The system displays the following fields in the “Record Statistics” section:
Last Modified by |
The name of the user who last modified the record. |
Last Modified Date |
The date on which the record was last updated. |
To proceed carry out the following:
Select the “MRP Parameter” tab to define the process parameters for the MRP Run.