MM_Material-Data

The following list shows some types of information a material master record contains and provides examples of each:

• Accounting

Valuation and costing/price calculation information. Examples: Standard price, past and future price, and current valuation.

• Materials planning and control

Information for material requirements planning (MRP) and consumption-based planning/inventory control. Examples: Safety stock level, planned delivery time, and reorder level for a material.

• Purchasing

Data provided by Purchasing for a material. Examples: Purchasing group (group of buyers) responsible for a material, over- and underdelivery tolerances, and the order unit.

• Engineering

Engineering and design data on a material. Examples: CAD drawings, basic dimensions, and design specifications.

• Storage

Information relating to the storage/warehousing of a material. Examples: unit of issue, storage conditions, and packaging dimensions.

• Forecasting

Information for predicting material requirements. Examples: How the material is procured, forecasting period, and past consumption/usage.

• Sales and distribution

Information for sales orders and pricing. Examples: Sales price, minimum order quantity, and the name of the sales department responsible for a certain material.

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