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MRP#7 - Planning Worksheet vs Requisition Worksheet: A Hidden MRP Trap in Business Central

Kevin S. Jones, BC Manufacturing Consultant
Mar 27
1 min read

Many manufacturing businesses unknowingly limit MRP by using the wrong worksheet.

The Rule of Thumb

Planning Worksheet → Manufacturing + purchasing (MRP/MPS)
Requisition Worksheet → Purchasing only

Why This Matters

Using the Requisition Worksheet for manufacturing planning:

Removes production visibility
Breaks demand propagation
Produces incomplete plans

Manufacturers should treat the Planning Worksheet as the single source of truth.

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