What is AFS change reason code in SAP IS-AFS-MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: AFS change reason code

• Component: IS-AFS-MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: Code which provides information about why the vendor in a purchase requisition was changed manually. Change reason codes are defined plant-specifically and are based on SAP quality management.

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• Key Concepts: 
  AFS change reason code is a feature of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module in the IS-AFS component. It is used to record the reason for a change in an AFS document, such as a purchase order or goods receipt. The code is used to track changes and provide an audit trail for the document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When making a change to an AFS document, the user must select a change reason code from the list of available codes. This code will be stored in the document and can be used to track changes and provide an audit trail. The user can also enter a description of the change in the comment field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to select the correct change reason code when making changes to an AFS document. This will ensure that the audit trail is accurate and that changes can be tracked easily. It is also important to enter a description of the change in the comment field so that it can be easily understood by other users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The AFS change reason code is part of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module in the IS-AFS component. It is used in conjunction with other features such as AFS document types, AFS document statuses, and AFS document numbers. For more information on these features, please refer to SAP's official documentation.