Creating a Distribution Category

To use Distribution Resource Planning, you must set up distribution categories. A distribution category is a group of items that is commonly sold together. For example, you might create categories called Paper and Soap to use for the distribution of these items:

Important:

Distribution Resource Planning is part of Time-Phased Planning which is no longer supported. This functionality has been replaced by Planning Rules in Supply Planning (MRP).

• Paper

  • Paper towels

  • Paper cups

• Soap

  • Hand soap

  • Dish soap

To create distribution categories:

1. To add choices to this list, go to Setup > Accounting > Setup Tasks > Accounting Lists > New.

2. Click New.

3. Click Distribution Category.

4. Enter a name for the distribution category.

5. Click Save.

Related Topics

• Setting Up Distribution Resource Planning
• Creating a Distribution Network
• Creating a Bill of Distribution
• Associating Distribution Categories
• Generate Supply Plans Using DRP
• Distribution Resource Planning

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