What is synchronous goods movement in SAP IS-A-PPC - Production Backflush?

SAP Term: synchronous goods movement

• Component: IS-A-PPC

• Component Name: Production Backflush

• Description: Goods movement to be processed synchronously. That is, the goods movement is posted immediately on transferring the backflushing data from the SCM system to the ERP system. You must set the indicator "synchronous posting GI" in the SCM product master for materials whose goods movements are to be posted immediately. Goods receipts are always posted immediately irrespective of the indicator in the product master.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Synchronous goods movement is a process in SAP IS-A-PPC Production Backflush that allows for the automatic creation of goods movements when a production order is confirmed. This process eliminates the need for manual entry of goods movements and ensures that the inventory is updated in real time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use synchronous goods movement, it must first be enabled in the system. This can be done by going to the Customizing menu and selecting the “Synchronous Goods Movement” option. Once enabled, the system will automatically create a goods movement when a production order is confirmed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using synchronous goods movement, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is entered correctly. This includes the material number, quantity, and storage location. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary settings are enabled in the system in order for the process to work correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on synchronous goods movement, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use this feature.