What is residence time in SAP AP-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: residence time

• Component: AP-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: The length of time that must be exceeded before application data can be archived. Depending on the application, the basis for calculating the residence time can be the creation date, the posting period, the goods issue date,and so on. The residence time is usually given in days. For example, if the residence time is 90 days, all of the data that has been in the database for more than 90 days will be archived during the next archiving phase. Data that is only 60 days old is not archived.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Residence time is a term used in the SAP AP-MD Master Data component. It is the amount of time that a material is stored in a warehouse before it is shipped out. This time is tracked to ensure that materials are not stored for too long and become unusable. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP AP-MD Master Data, residence time can be tracked by setting up a warehouse and assigning a residence time to it. This will allow the system to track how long materials are stored in the warehouse before they are shipped out. The residence time can be adjusted as needed to ensure that materials are not stored for too long. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep an eye on the residence time of materials in order to ensure that they are not stored for too long and become unusable. It is also important to adjust the residence time as needed in order to ensure that materials are not stored for too long. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP AP-MD Master Data, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.