What is deferred delivery in SAP IS-AD - SAP for Aerospace & Defense?

SAP Term: deferred delivery

• Component: IS-AD

• Component Name: SAP for Aerospace & Defense

• Description: Aerospace & Defence Industry Solution A material provision indicator MPI used to identify the subcontracting type of a part. 'Deferred delivery' is the name of the MPI used in the 'forward exchange' scenario in subcontracting. Service providers use the forward exchange function if they urgently need a serviceable part. You receive a part from the subcontractor in advance, and you send the part to the subcontractor by deferred delivery at a later point in time to be repaired. The subcontractor keeps this part in his own stock.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Deferred delivery is a feature of the IS-AD SAP for Aerospace & Defense component that allows customers to delay the delivery of goods or services until a later date. This feature is useful for customers who need to manage their inventory levels or who need to plan for future deliveries. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use deferred delivery, customers must first create a delivery document in the system. This document will contain all the necessary information about the goods or services that are being delayed, such as the quantity, date, and any other relevant details. Once the document is created, customers can then set a future delivery date for the goods or services. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using deferred delivery, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the delivery document. This will help ensure that the goods or services are delivered on time and without any issues. Additionally, customers should also keep track of their deferred deliveries in order to ensure that they are not missing any important deadlines. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about deferred delivery in IS-AD SAP for Aerospace & Defense, customers can refer to the official documentation provided by SAP. Additionally, customers can also contact their local SAP representative for further assistance.