At what steps can a material reservation be created for stock materials required by your production order?

A material reservation for stock materials required by a production order can indeed be created at the planning stage of production. At this early phase, the production planner can identify the materials needed and allocate them to the specific production order, ensuring that the necessary resources are reserved before the actual production process begins. This proactive approach helps prevent material shortages, avoids delays during manufacturing, and assists in more efficient production planning and execution.

Creating reservations during the planning stage allows for better coordination of materials and prevents potential production halts due to insufficient stock. It establishes a clear linkage between planned orders and the required materials, which streamlines the overall production process.

In contrast, making reservations during the final step of production would not be feasible, as the materials would already be in use and cannot be reserved for future requirements. Similarly, creating reservations prior to goods receipt might lead to inconsistencies in stock availability, as orders should be confirmed after they have been received. Reservation solely during inventory management fails to integrate with production planning effectively, which limits the benefits of reserving materials specifically for production.