What is subordinate relationship in SAP IS-A-RL - Returnable Packaging Logistics?

SAP Term: subordinate relationship

• Component: IS-A-RL

• Component Name: Returnable Packaging Logistics

• Description: Relationship which can be entered in addition to a main relationship. Subordinate relationships also consist of combinations of location and exchange partner. For example, you can use a subordinate relationship to show that each business partner can be either customer or vendor. This is the case, for example, if the OEM delivers the empty packaging and receives the full, while the vendor receives the empty packaging and delivers the full. One of the two scenarios can be represented in the main relationship and one in the subordinate. You can also use subordinate relationships to map collective accounts, that is, accounts with several exchange partners.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Subordinate relationship is a term used in the IS-A-RL Returnable Packaging Logistics component of SAP. It is a relationship between two objects, where one object is the parent and the other is the subordinate. The subordinate object is dependent on the parent object and cannot exist without it. For example, a customer can have multiple orders, and each order is a subordinate of the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, subordinate relationships are used to define relationships between objects. This allows users to easily access related information and make changes to multiple objects at once. For example, if a customer changes their address, all of their orders will automatically be updated with the new address. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating subordinate relationships in SAP, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This will help ensure that all related objects are updated correctly when changes are made. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to ensure that all objects remain up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Subordinate relationships are just one type of relationship that can be created in SAP. Other types of relationships include master-detail relationships and hierarchical relationships. Additionally, there are various tools available in SAP that can be used to manage and maintain relationships between objects.