At what step can a material reservation be created for a production order?

A material reservation for a production order is typically created at the point when the order is saved and released. This step signifies that the order is no longer in a draft state and is confirmed for execution, allowing for inventory to be allocated specifically for that production process. Once the order is saved and released, the system can then create a reservation for the required materials, ensuring that they are earmarked and not available for other purposes.

At this stage, the necessary inventory and material requirements have been established, and the system processes ensure that materials are available when needed for production. Reactive steps, like an availability check or purchase requisition creation, occur before this stage and primarily deal with planning and procurement rather than reserving materials directly for production. Hence, the creation of a material reservation is not part of those earlier steps. Technically completing an order reflects the order's closure and is not associated with the reservation function, which needs to happen while the order is active.