What is allocation table in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: allocation table

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail The planning tool used by a purchasing organization to allocate stocks of a material among plants at specific periods. An allocation table consists of items in which the total quantity of a material to be allocated is defined. The quantity of an item is first divided up into the quantities planned for the plant groups. The quantity for each plant group is then divided up into the quantities planned for the individual plants. The source of supply external vendor or distribution center is also determined. How a material is procured is defined at item level. Materials can be procured as follows: Direct delivery from the vendor to recipient third party Delivery to the distribution center and then to the recipient Delivery from the distribution center to the recipient allocation out of warehouse stock

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• Key Concepts: 
  An allocation table is a tool used in the IS-R SAP for Retail system to manage the distribution of goods and services. It is used to define the rules for how goods and services are allocated to customers, stores, and other entities. The allocation table can be used to set up rules for how goods and services are allocated based on customer preferences, store locations, and other criteria. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The allocation table is used to define the rules for how goods and services are allocated. The user can set up rules for how goods and services are allocated based on customer preferences, store locations, and other criteria. The user can also set up rules for how goods and services are allocated based on time frames, such as daily or weekly allocations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an allocation table, it is important to consider the customer’s preferences and store locations. It is also important to consider the time frames in which the goods and services will be allocated. Additionally, it is important to consider any special requirements or restrictions that may apply to the allocation of goods and services. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The allocation table is part of the IS-R SAP for Retail system. For more information about this system, please visit the SAP website at https://www.sap.com/products/is-r-sap-for-retail.html.