Logistic service providers (LSP) - packaging item registrationLogistic service providers (LSP) are handled as a separate VMI consignment type of warehouse in LN Warehousing. Ownership of inventory rests with the supplier. Note
In an LSP-based scenario, the consumption messages to the supplier are always sent by the LSP and never by the end customer (OEM). Prerequisites LN records the packaging item transactions only when the following occurs:
Important! There are two LSP scenarios in which LN receives the consumption messages and updates associated packaging accounts:
To indicate the applicable scenario, the Update Shipping Material Account during field in the Warehouses (whwmd2500m000) session presents you with the following choices:
Usage of option Shipment to VMI Warehouse- Scenarios You must use the Shipment to VMI Warehouse option when the following occurs:
Usage of option Consumption by Customer- Scenarios You must use the Consumption by Customer option when the following occurs:
The Update Shipping Material Account during field on the ship-to VMI (LSP) warehouse, (to which goods are transferred) determines which scenario applies.
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