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Working with SAP MRP Systems
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Working with SAP MRP Systems

EasySQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Explain your experience with SAP or similar MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems in a logistics context.

For the SQL portion, use the provided SAP-style inventory and MRP requirement tables. Return materials with open requirements due by February 15, 2025, where required quantity exceeds available inventory.

Output

  1. One row per material and warehouse with a shortage
  2. Columns: material_code, material_description, warehouse_code, available_qty, open_due_qty, shortage_qty
  3. Include NULL inventory as zero available quantity
  4. Sort by shortage_qty descending, then material_code ascending

Schema

inventory
ColumnTypeDescription
inventory_idPKINTInventory record identifier
material_codeVARCHAR(20)SAP material number
material_descriptionVARCHAR(100)Material description
warehouse_codeVARCHAR(10)Warehouse or logistics location
available_qtyINTQuantity available for allocation
mrp_requirements
ColumnTypeDescription
requirement_idPKINTMRP requirement identifier
material_codeVARCHAR(20)Required SAP material number
warehouse_codeVARCHAR(10)Requirement warehouse
required_qtyINTRequired material quantity
due_dateDATEDate the requirement is due
requirement_statusVARCHAR(20)MRP requirement status
Tablesinventorymrp_requirements
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