What is merchandise-distribution adjustment in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: merchandise-distribution adjustment

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Check and, if required, adjustment of the quantities in a planned distribution at goods receipt. Merchandise-distribution adjustment is made at goods receipt either automatically with the posting or online as a separate step, depending on the Customizing settings. &EXAMPLE& Distribution of material 1 is planned as follows: Warehouse order Planned quantity Distributed quantity for store 1 300 0 for store 2 200 0 for store 3 100 0 The system is configured so that at goods receipt the distribution is automatically adjusted in proportion with the order quantities. Only 300 are actually delivered at goods receipt. Thge distribution is therefore adjusted as follows: Warehouse order Planned quantity Distributed quantity for store 1 300 150 for store 2 200 100 for store 3 100 50

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• Key Concepts: 
  Merchandise-distribution adjustment is a feature of the IS-R SAP for Retail component that allows retailers to adjust the distribution of merchandise across their stores. This feature allows retailers to adjust the quantity of merchandise allocated to each store based on sales performance, customer demand, and other factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the merchandise-distribution adjustment feature, retailers must first define the criteria for adjusting the distribution of merchandise. This includes setting up rules for how much merchandise should be allocated to each store and when adjustments should be made. Once these criteria have been established, retailers can then use the feature to adjust the distribution of merchandise across their stores. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the merchandise-distribution adjustment feature, it is important to keep track of the changes that have been made. This will help retailers ensure that they are making the most effective adjustments and that their stores are receiving the right amount of merchandise. Additionally, retailers should also consider using analytics tools to monitor sales performance and customer demand in order to make more informed decisions when adjusting the distribution of merchandise. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-R SAP for Retail component also includes features such as inventory management, pricing optimization, and customer segmentation. These features can be used in conjunction with the merchandise-distribution adjustment feature to ensure that retailers are making the most effective decisions when it comes to managing their inventory and allocating merchandise across their stores.