Setting Up Required Items
Many of the parameters used in previous versions of supply planning are also used in material requirements planning. To set up supply planning items for the upgrade to the latest version, complete the following item setup procedure.
To set up an item for a supply plan:
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Go to Lists > Mass Update > Mass Updates.
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On the Mass Updates page, click General Updates.
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Click Inventory Item.
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On the Mass Update page, click the Mass Update Fields subtab.
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Check the Replenishment Method box.
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Beside the Replenishment Method box, in the Replenishment Method list, select Material Requirements Planning.
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Click Perform Update.
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To set up an item for Assembly Items, repeat steps 3 to 7. In step 3, click Assembly Items instead of Inventory Items.
For more information, see Defining a Mass Update.
You can automatically assign a planning item category, a replenishment method, and item parameters using the following features: