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Safety Stock Quantity
Safety Stock Quantity
Safety stock quantity specifies an inventory balance that you wish to hold on hand in case of emergency situations. Should be defined in stockkeeping units of measure. The safety stock quantity on the Part Master File is used by Master Scheduling and MRP to plan orders or schedules to include safety stock requirements. The safety stock quantity on the Warehouse Balance File does not affect system processing.