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

SAP Term: material substitution

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Replacement of an original material with a follow-up or replacement material. The system documents the exchange in the switch information.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material substitution is a feature of the IS-R SAP for Retail system that allows retailers to substitute one material for another in a sales order. This feature is useful when the desired material is not available or when the retailer wants to offer a different product to the customer. It allows retailers to quickly and easily make changes to their orders without having to cancel and re-enter them.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use material substitution, retailers must first set up the substitution rules in the system. This includes specifying which materials can be substituted, as well as any restrictions or conditions that must be met for a substitution to be allowed. Once the rules are set up, retailers can then select the desired material substitution when creating or editing a sales order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up material substitution rules, it is important to consider any restrictions or conditions that may apply. For example, if a retailer wants to substitute a higher-priced item for a lower-priced one, they may need to set up a rule that requires the customer’s approval before the substitution can be made. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on material substitution in IS-R SAP for Retail, please refer to the official documentation on SAP Help Portal.