What is provider structure in SAP BW-WHM - Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: provider structure

• Component: BW-WHM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: The provider structure is made available by the source system, and corresponds to the quantity of all the InfoObjects that can be used for the data loading process from the source system by one InfoSource in BW. The extract- and provider structure are not the same, since an InfoObject of the provider structure does not have to be assigned to every field of the extract structure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Provider structure is a feature of SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management that allows users to define and manage the structure of their warehouse. It enables users to create a hierarchical structure of warehouses, storage locations, and storage bins. This structure can be used to organize and manage the warehouse inventory more efficiently. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the provider structure, users must first define the warehouse hierarchy. This includes defining the warehouses, storage locations, and storage bins. Once the hierarchy is defined, users can assign items to specific warehouses, storage locations, and storage bins. This allows users to easily track and manage their inventory. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating the provider structure, it is important to consider how items will be stored in the warehouse. This will help ensure that items are stored in an efficient manner and can be easily located when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep the provider structure up-to-date as changes in inventory occur. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on provider structure in SAP BW-WHM Warehouse Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW_WHM/7.5/en-US