What is collective purchase order in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: collective purchase order

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Purchase order placed by a distribution center by adding up the quantities of existing warehouse orders/sales orders pull method. A collective purchase order is usually placed with an external vendor. The vendor can, however, be a different distribution center. When a collective purchase order is generated, the system records the planned distribution of the merchandise and uses the information for controlling how the merchandise is distributed at goods receipt. &EXAMPLE& Two warehouse orders are sent to a distribution center. All items are required on 17.10. of the same year: Purchase order 1 Item 1: material 1, quantity 100, delivery date 17.10. Item 2: material 2, quantity 200, delivery date 17.10. Purchase order 2 Item 1: material 1, quantity 150, delivery date 17.10. Item 2: material 2, quantity 300, delivery date 17.10. Both materials are procured using a collective purchase order placed with "Extra Inc." The total processing time in the distribution center and the time it takes to be d

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• Key Concepts: 
  A collective purchase order is a type of purchase order used in SAP for Retail. It is used to combine multiple purchase orders into one, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective purchasing. The collective purchase order can be used to purchase goods from multiple vendors, and it can also be used to purchase goods from the same vendor but with different delivery dates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a collective purchase order in SAP for Retail, you must first create a collective order header. This header contains the general information about the collective order, such as the vendor, delivery date, and payment terms. Once the header is created, you can then add individual purchase orders to the collective order. Each individual purchase order will contain its own information, such as the item number, quantity, and price. Once all of the individual orders have been added to the collective order, you can then submit it for processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a collective purchase order in SAP for Retail, it is important to ensure that all of the individual orders are accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that the collective order is processed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all of the individual orders within the collective order so that any changes or updates can be easily tracked and managed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on collective purchase orders in SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/IS-R_SAP_for_Retail/7.0/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html