What is allocation mode in SAP IS-AFS-ARUN - Allocation Run?

SAP Term: allocation mode

• Component: IS-AFS-ARUN

• Component Name: Allocation Run

• Description: Determines how the selected allocation run type proceeds. There are three allocation run modes: In the normal mode an order is updated if it has been released. The stock is then assigned to this order and can be delivered in the next step. The simulation mode performs just like the normal mode, but does not update the orders. That means that requirements are not assigned to certain stock. With this mode you can simulate and test results. The preview mode makes a ficticious assignment of existing requirements to future stock. This mode is used to test possible future scenarios and functions as an early warning system. These assignments are saved in a separate database. The actual stock/requirements situation is not updated. If multiple users are accessing the same sales order at the same time, then the database reflects the last changed value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Allocation mode is a feature of the IS-AFS-ARUN Allocation Run component of SAP. It allows users to define the way in which the system allocates costs and revenues to different cost objects. This can be done either manually or automatically, depending on the user's preference. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the allocation mode feature, users must first define the cost objects that they want to allocate costs and revenues to. This can be done by creating a cost object hierarchy in the system. Once this is done, users can then select the allocation mode they want to use. They can choose from manual or automatic allocation modes, depending on their needs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the allocation mode feature, it is important to ensure that all cost objects are correctly defined in the system. This will ensure that costs and revenues are allocated accurately and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the cost object hierarchy, as this could affect how costs and revenues are allocated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the allocation mode feature of IS-AFS-ARUN Allocation Run, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature.