What is rough goods receipt in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: rough goods receipt

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail A group of materials delivered from a vendor at the same time to a particular plant. A rough goods receipt consists of items in which the quantity of the material delivered is entered. Rough goods receipts can only contain materials that were previously ordered using purchase orders or scheduling agreements The materials are only included in the material stock of a plant once the actual goods receipt has been posted. The rough goods receipt can therefore be considered as the first step in a two-step goods receipt

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• Key Concepts: 
  Rough goods receipt is a process in the IS-R SAP for Retail system that allows retailers to receive goods from suppliers without having to go through the full goods receipt process. This process is used when the exact quantity of goods received is not known, or when the goods are not ready for full inspection. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use rough goods receipt, retailers must first create a purchase order in the system. Once the goods have been received, they can be entered into the system as a rough goods receipt. This will allow the retailer to track the quantity of goods received and any discrepancies between what was ordered and what was received. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a rough goods receipt, it is important to enter as much information as possible about the goods received. This will help ensure that any discrepancies can be identified and addressed quickly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant documents are attached to the purchase order so that they can be easily accessed if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Rough goods receipt is just one part of the overall goods receipt process in IS-R SAP for Retail. Other processes include full goods receipt, returns, and invoice verification. Additionally, there are various reports available in the system that can help retailers track their inventory and identify any discrepancies between what was ordered and what was received.