What is overload capacity in SAP IS-AFS-MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: overload capacity

• Component: IS-AFS-MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: Part of the vendor capacity. In addition to the total capacity, you agree on an overload capacity with every vendor, which the vendor is willing to perform for you in special cases. Overload capacities are specified periodically and used after the consumption of the total capacity for the procurement of materials. The vendor capacity forms a decisive criterion as the total of the total capacity and overload capacity for the assignment of the fixed vendor in the source allocation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Overload capacity is a feature of SAP Materials Management (MM) that allows users to exceed the maximum capacity of a storage bin or location. This feature is useful when there is an unexpected increase in demand for a certain material, and the storage bin or location does not have enough capacity to accommodate it. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use overload capacity, users must first activate the feature in the system settings. Once activated, users can enter the amount of overload capacity they wish to assign to a storage bin or location. This amount will be added to the maximum capacity of the bin or location, allowing users to exceed the maximum capacity. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using overload capacity, it is important to keep track of the amount of material stored in each bin or location. This will help ensure that the maximum capacity is not exceeded and that materials are stored safely and securely. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on overload capacity in SAP Materials Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.