Question 4155 : Period Specific Consumption (MRP3 view in the Material Master)

In SAP S/4 1909, the MRP3 data view (Material Master), which of the correct are correct about the features of the Consumption Mode "5" (Period Specific Consumption) ?

(more than one answers)

A) The Period indicator in the Planned Independent Requirement plays a role in deciding if a Sales Order of a certain date will consumed the PIR.
B) The Planning Horizon now at the MRP Group Parameter or Plant Parameter in sequence of Priority will now play a role in deciding if a Sales Order of a certain date will consumed the PIR.
C) The Time Fence in the MRP1 data view will now play a role in deciding if a Sales Order of a certain date will consumed the PIR.
D) The Forward and Backward Consumption Period in MRP3 view must be set as "X" to avoid wrong Consumption.
E) The Forward and Backward Consumption Period in MRP3 view should be set to "0" (zero).
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Answer: A, E

The 2 main criteria's of Period Specific Consumption
A) The PIR's Period indicator is important
E) The Forward/Backward periods can now be zero