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You want to create a reservation for a material component assigned to a network activity.
However, after releasing and saving the activity, no reservation is created. What are some possible reasons for the missing
reservation?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question
33 comments · newest first
EZ
Ezekiel
11 months ago
I disagree with D, non-stock can still have reservations sometimes.
KA
Karan
11 months ago
D makes sense too, non-stock materials don’t get reservations.
TE
Tequila
11 months ago
Wait, can C really be true? 'Never' seems extreme!
AL
Alaine
12 months ago
I think B is also correct, external procurement messes things up.
GI
Gianna
12 months ago
A is definitely a reason, missing parts can block reservations.
NA
Nan
12 months ago
I’m a bit lost on this one, but I wonder if D could be correct since non-stock materials might not create reservations like stock materials do.
DO
Dong
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think if the Reservation/Purchase Requisition indicator is set to 'never', that could definitely stop a reservation. So C seems likely.
PR
Precious
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think if the material master is set to external procurement, it could prevent a reservation from being created. So maybe B is right?
LU
Luis
1 year ago
I remember something about the availability check possibly affecting reservations, so A might be a correct answer.
MA
Mattie
1 year ago
Non-stock material, huh? I hadn't considered that. I'll make sure to check that as well.
TU
Tu
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I'll go through each of the possible reasons and see which one fits best.
PH
Phillip
1 year ago
Ah, I bet it's the reservation indicator. That's a common gotcha that can trip you up if you're not aware of it.
CO
Coleen
1 year ago
The availability check and procurement method seem like the most likely culprits here. I'll double-check those first.
TA
Tandra
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the material master and activity settings to identify the issue.
CR
Craig
1 year ago
I wonder if the material gods are playing a practical joke on us. Where's the 'summon the material guru' button when you need it?
SO
Sonia
1 year ago
I bet the material master is set to external procurement. That would be a real knee-slapper if that's the issue. Time to do some digging!
BR
Brock
1 year ago
User 3: Let's check that setting to see if that's the issue.
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Alisha
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that could be the reason why the reservation is missing.
CO
Coral
1 year ago
User 1: I think the material master is set to external procurement.
RA
Rashida
1 year ago
The 'never' reservation indicator? Sounds like someone forgot to flip the switch on that one. Classic material management problem right there.
GW
Gwen
1 year ago
Yeah, the 'never' reservation indicator could definitely be the reason. Someone should check that setting.
JU
Julianna
1 year ago
It could also be because the material master is set to external procurement.
DO
Dominque
1 year ago
I think the missing reservation could be due to the availability check indicating missing parts.
LA
Lauran
1 year ago
Wait, the material is a non-stock item? That would definitely explain the missing reservation. I should have paid closer attention to that detail.
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Alaine
1 year ago
It's important to pay attention to all the details when creating reservations for material components.
MY
Myong
1 year ago
Make sure to check the Reservation/Purchase Requisition indicator for the material component as well.
MI
Mitsue
1 year ago
Yes, if the material is assigned as a non-stock item, no reservation will be created.
SK
Skye
2 years ago
Hmm, looks like I need to check the availability and procurement settings for the material component. This is tricky, but I'm sure I can figure it out.
LE
Lettie
1 year ago
B) The material master is set to external procurement
EL
Elfriede
1 year ago
A) The availability check for material components indicates missing parts
AD
Adria
2 years ago
I think the availability check for material components indicating missing parts could also be a reason for the missing reservation.
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Alexia
2 years ago
I agree with Alonso. Another possible reason could be that the indicator Reservation/Purchase Requisition for the material component is set to 'never'.
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Alonso
2 years ago
I think the missing reservation could be due to the material master being set to external procurement.