What is local material in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: local material

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail A material that does not belong to the centrally planned assortment of a retail company. All the local materials in a store together make up the local additional assortment. Franchisees can, for example, trigger the inclusion of local materials in the store's complete assortment if they want to add offers from vendors from the local area to the centrally planned assortment. Local materials are differentiated from materials in the centrally planned assortment using specific assortment modules.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Local material is a type of material in the IS-R SAP for Retail system. It is used to identify materials that are specific to a particular store or location. Local materials are typically used for items that are not available in other stores, such as promotional items or special orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Local materials can be created and managed in the IS-R SAP for Retail system. To create a local material, the user must enter the material number, description, and other relevant information. The user can then assign the local material to a specific store or location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating local materials, it is important to ensure that the material number is unique and does not conflict with any existing materials in the system. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which stores or locations have access to the local material. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on local materials in IS-R SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for managing local materials in the system.