To let your supplier perform the supply planning - SetupThis topic describes how to set the system up if your supplier performs the supply planning for you in a vendor managed inventory (VMI) situation. Step 1. Implemented software components In the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) details session, set the following field:
Step 2. Warehouse In the Warehouses (whwmd2500m000) session, define the warehouse where you receive the item. Set the following field to the appropriate value:
Note: If your supplier also manages the inbound and outbound operations in this warehouse, you must clear the Inventory Management check box. Step 3. Business partner In the Business Partners (tccom4500m000) session, define the supplier. To specify the relevant data for buy-from business partners, click Buy-from Business Partner to start the Buy-from Business Partner (tccom4120s000) session. Step 4. Terms and conditions agreement In the Terms and Conditions (tctrm1100m000) session, define a the terms and conditions agreement of type Purchase. For further instructions, refer to Setting up terms and conditions. To make the planning-related parameters in the terms and conditions group available, in the Terms and Conditions Search Level (tctrm1610m000) session, select the Planning check box. After you set up a basic terms and conditions line, start the Terms and Conditions Line (tctrm1620m000) session, click the Planning tab, and enter a record. Set the fields to the appropriate values
Step 5. Purchase contract In the Purchase Contracts (tdpur3100m000) session, define a purchase contract between you and your supplier. Set the following fields to the appropriate values:
Step 6. EP Parameters In the Planning Parameters (cprpd0100m000) details session, set the following fields:
Step 7. Plan items In the Items - Planning (cprpd1100m000) session, define the plan item. In general, the plan item's cluster segment must be left empty; the plan item is a nonclustered item. Set the following fields to the appropriate values:
Step 8. configure LN for BOD publishing If you use Business Object Documents (BOD) to exchange data between supplier and customer, you must set up the BODs. For more information, refer to Configuring LN for BOD publishing.
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