Planning file entry concept in MRP

Planning file entry

The first process in MRP is the checking of the planning file entry.
The planning run and the scope of the planning run (which materials are planned in which planning run) are
controlled by the planning file.
The planning file contains a list of all materials relevant to the planning run. As soon as a material master
record is created with MRP data and a valid MRP type, this material is then automatically included in the
planning file.
During MRP run at plant level system checks for the materials which are having indicator
activated in planning file and plans those materials and will not plan the materials for which this
indicator is not activated….this reduces the run time of the MRP..
Entry in planning file is deleted immediately after MRP run….
Entry in planning file is again activated when there is change to material with respect to MRP…
like below.

Change in stock
Change in requirement
Change in MRP data in material master
Change in receipt elements like Planned orders or purchase requisitions…

How to see the planning file indicator…go to transaction MD21

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Enter material and plant then execute

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Initial situation of the material in MD04

Now check for the planning file entry

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Now add requirement to the material with MD61

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Now check for the planning file entry again….now indicator will be activated

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Now carryout planning run….MD02

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Now check for planning file entry again. It will be reset….as shown below…

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