Secrets of master planning in Dynamics 365: Step-by-step MRP breakdown

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

The master planning engine in Dynamics 365 SCM processes tasks in a strict sequence, starting with recalculating BOM levels.
MRP compiles existing supply and demand data, considering various factors like transfer orders, sales orders, and safety stock.
MRP applies a pre-processing filter to run only on items with direct demand, skipping those without demand.
Before kicking off, MRP handles background tasks like sorting reqtrans table and bundling records into task groups.
MRP calculates the delta between existing demand and supply, known as the "coverage calculation," to create planned orders.
Calculated delays are generated if supply won't meet demand in time, considering lead times and minimum order quantities.
Action messages are generated to suggest improvements to existing or planned supply, requiring human input for execution.
MRP updates logs and completes its process, leaving the interpretation and necessary actions to be decided by users.

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