Which statements apply to subcontracting?

Subcontracting is a procurement process that involves an external vendor completing part of the manufacturing process or supplying components as part of the final product. The statement that the purchase requisition for subcontracting can be generated through requirements planning (MRP) is accurate because MRP functionality within SAP S/4HANA enables organizations to create purchase requisitions automatically based on demand and material availability. This integration allows for a streamlined procurement process, ensuring that necessary resources are sourced timely to meet production requirements.

In the context of subcontracting, MRP analyzes the demand driven by production orders or sales orders and subsequently generates the necessary requisitions for materials, which might need to be sent to subcontractors. This feature enhances efficiency in supply chain management by allowing for timely responses to changing demand.

The other statements do not accurately reflect standard processes or requirements in subcontracting. For instance, assigning a subcontract order item to an account is not a typical function as it more generally pertains to billing or cost assignment rather than the specific subcontracting process. Additionally, while delivery schedules may be necessary for certain agreements with vendors, a specific delivery schedule is not inherently required for all subcontracting scenarios. Lastly, while maintaining material components for a bill of materials (BOM) is an important aspect of