What is empties flow in SAP IS-BEV - SAP Beverage?

SAP Term: empties flow

• Component: IS-BEV

• Component Name: SAP Beverage

• Description: The material movements connected with empties. In Empties Management, the system keeps track of the flow of empties both within and outside the company by managing empties for all movements involving full products in the document items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Empties flow is a process in the SAP Beverage Industry Solution (IS-BEV) that allows for the tracking of empty containers from the point of sale to the point of return. This process helps to ensure that all empty containers are returned to the manufacturer and accounted for in the inventory system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The empties flow process begins when a customer purchases a beverage in a container from a retailer. The retailer then records the sale in the SAP system, which creates an empties flow document. This document is then sent to the manufacturer, who records it in their inventory system. The manufacturer then sends an empties flow document back to the retailer, who records it in their inventory system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all empties flow documents are accurately recorded in both the retailer and manufacturer’s inventory systems. This will help to ensure that all empty containers are accounted for and returned to the manufacturer. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The empties flow process is part of the SAP Beverage Industry Solution (IS-BEV). This solution provides a comprehensive set of tools and processes for managing beverage production, distribution, and sales. It also includes features such as product traceability, quality control, and inventory management.