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


SAP Term: periodic material

  • Component: IS-R

  • Component Name: SAP for Retail

  • Description: Retail Goods which are managed at a particular time each year, such as Easter or Christmas goods.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Periodic material is a type of material in SAP for Retail that is used to track the inventory of items that are sold in a periodic manner. This type of material is typically used for items such as magazines, newspapers, and other items that are sold on a regular basis. The periodic material is tracked by the system and can be used to generate reports on the sales of these items. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to use periodic material in SAP for Retail, the user must first create a periodic material master record. This record will contain information such as the item's name, description, and other relevant information. Once the master record is created, the user can then create a periodic material document which will contain information about the item's sales and inventory. The user can then use this document to generate reports on the sales of the item. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a periodic material document, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the item's name, description, and other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the data entered into the document is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the reports generated from the document are accurate and reliable. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on how to use periodic material in SAP for Retail, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature in SAP for Retail.
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