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4.2. Scheduling

4.2.1. Create Planned Order
4.2.2. Run MPS by Planner Code
4.2.3. Run MRP
4.2.3.1. Run MRP by Planner Code
4.2.3.2. Run MRP by Item
4.2.4. Firm Planned Orders by Planner Code
4.2.5. Release Planned Orders by Planner Code
4.2.6. Delete Planned Order
4.2.7. Delete Planned Orders by Planner Code

Planned Orders are a scheduling mechanism used by the two planning systems—Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)—to create "soft" demands for materials and capacity required to meet the Production Plan. These Planned Orders are converted to actual Work Orders or Purchase Orders as their Lead Time approaches.