PROPOSED SUPPLY AVAILABILITY

Planned Order Receipt

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A planned order receipt is a planning proposal for supply to become available at a specified time and quantity. It supports material planning but is distinct from an actual receipt and generally from an already released supply order.

PLANNED ORDER RECEIPT IN PRACTICE

  1. Identify the proposalReview item, quantity and need date.
  2. Check feasibilityValidate lead time, source and capacity.
  3. Track the real supplyDistinguish release, confirmation and actual receipt.

Use the agreed units, actual records and approved procedures for your operation.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

A proposed receipt still needs an executable supply path.

A plan proposes 100 units for a future date. The planner verifies sourcing and lead time before releasing the required order; the warehouse later records the actual receipt separately.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE

Agree the requirement before comparing quotes

Use the actual shipment, stock and service requirements. Record the billing unit, included work and responsibility for exceptions.

A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT

Questions about Planned Order Receipt

Is a planned receipt an actual stock receipt?

No.

Does it prove supplier acceptance?

No.

Should planned, released and actual events remain separate?

Yes.

Source & example notes

Oracle: planned and scheduled receipts.

Sources provide background on the linked topic. Product documentation describes a particular implementation; confirm the rules, contract and procedures that apply to your operation.

Quantities, costs and scenarios are illustrative, not operating targets, approved handling instructions or guarantees. Source guidance reviewed 23 October 2026.

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