OS38 - Alt. Determination in MRP

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: OS38

  Description: Alt. Determination in MRP

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

• • Program:

    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: CS0C

    Package Description: R/3 Customizing: PPS Bills of Material

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: LO-MD-BOM

    Description: Bills of Material

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• SAP Tcode: OS38 - Alt. Determination in MRP

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code OS38 is used to determine alternative materials in the material requirements planning (MRP) process. This transaction code allows users to define alternative materials for a particular material in the MRP process. This helps to ensure that the right materials are used in the production process. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The OS38 transaction code allows users to define alternative materials for a particular material in the MRP process. This helps to ensure that the right materials are used in the production process. The alternative materials can be defined based on various criteria such as price, availability, and quality. The alternative materials can also be defined based on specific customer requirements. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code OS38 in the command field of the SAP system. 
  2. Select the material for which you want to define an alternative material. 
  3. Enter the details of the alternative material such as its description, price, availability, and quality. 
  4. Save your changes and exit the transaction code. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to ensure that all alternative materials are properly defined in order to ensure that the right materials are used in the production process. It is also important to regularly review and update the alternative materials as needed in order to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate.