The item category determines whether prices are determined for the individual transactions.

The schedule line category determines whether availability checking and transfer of requirements are carried out for the individual transactions.

The schedule line category is determined by the item category and the article’s RP (Requirements Planning) type. Order types KE and KA check against the consignment stock for the customer while order type KB checks against your own stock at your distribution center.

Requirement records for consignment stock are stored as individual requirements, independent of the setting in the article master record.