The net requirements calculation is carried out in MRP in the planning run after the planning file check and at plant level. The system checks whether it is possible to cover requirements with the plant stock and fixed receipts already planned. In the case of a shortage the system creates a procurement proposal.
Process Flow
In Customizing for MRP in the IMG activity Availability of Stock in Transfer/Blocked Stock/ Restricted Stock, you can also determine whether stock in transfer, blocked stock and restricted-use stock are included in the plant.
The net requirements calculation supports the following types of planning: Reorder point planning, forecast-based planning, material requirements planning (MRP). In each procedure, the system calculates the available stock differently.