| | Create Allocation Buffers (tdsls4813s000)Use this session to create allocation buffers for manually entered sales
order (delivery) lines. The allocation buffer's quantity can be entered for a
combination of warehouse, item, effectivity unit, and specification. This session supports easy allocation buffer entry. If an
allocation buffer is already available for for a combination of warehouse,
item, effectivity unit, and specification, the quantity that is allocated in
the allocation buffer will be raised. You can start this session by selecting Create Allocation Buffer in the Inventory Shortage Menu (tdsls4830s000) session. The Inventory Shortage Menu (tdsls4830s000) session is atomatically started from the sales order
(delivery) line if the total quantity of the allocated inventory and/or hard
pegged supply orders is less than the sales order (delivery) line's ordered
quantity. You can also view, enter, and maintain allocation buffers in
the Inventory Commitments (whinp2100m000) session. Note You can only create allocation buffers if the following
applies: - The Use Unallocated Inventory check box is selected in the Demand Pegging Terms and Conditions (tctrm1165m000) session.
- Enough unallocated inventory is available.
Item The raw materials, subassemblies, finished products, and tools
that can be purchased, stored, manufactured, and sold. An item can also represent a set of items handled as one kit,
or which exist in multiple product variants. You can also define nonphysical items, which are not
retained in inventory but can be used to post costs or to invoice services to
customers. The examples of nonphysical items: - Cost items (for example, electricity)
- Service items
- Subcontracting services
- List items (menus/options)
Warehouse The warehouse from which
the goods are shipped. Quantity Unit The unit in which the ordered quantity is
expressed. Shortage The difference between the order line's ordered quantity and
the total quantity of allocated inventory and/or hard pegged supply
orders. Available for Allocation Buffer The quantity of unallocated inventory that can be allocated. | |