One material with different sizes

[Former Member]

Hi.

We plan to produce many materials with different execution. For example one material can have 3 lenghts (L). For example

Material A, L=100

Material A, L=150

Material B, L=50

Material B, L=70.

So before producing I want to create reservation for Material A, L=100. How can I do it?

My ideas:

1. At first create batch for Material A with classification L=100 . And after that when create reservation put this butch. After that create production order and do goods receipt using this batch. But it is hard always create different batches for many materials with different classification.

2. Have 2 materials in SAP for material A:

Material C, L=100

Material D, L=150

In this case we do not create always batches. But have many Materials in the system.

So any advices?

[Caetano · Accepted solution]

Hello

It depends on how these materials will be consumed. If you need material A on an order and you can consume it on both lengths to fulfill the requirement, then you should go for the first option and use the length as a batch characteristic.

Otherwise, if you will consume the different lengths for different purposes, then you should go for the second option and use different material codes, since it is easier to manage this scenario.

BR
Caetano