What is vendor/material discontinuation in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: vendor/material discontinuation

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail The material can no longer be procured from a specified vendor for any of the plants in the company.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vendor/material discontinuation is a process in SAP for Retail that allows retailers to discontinue the use of certain vendors and materials. This process helps retailers to keep their inventory up-to-date and ensure that they are not stocking items that are no longer available. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use the vendor/material discontinuation process, retailers must first identify the vendors and materials that they wish to discontinue. Once these have been identified, the retailer can then enter the information into the SAP system. The system will then automatically update the inventory and remove any items associated with the discontinued vendors or materials. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the vendor/material discontinuation process, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This includes the vendor name, material number, and any other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to ensure that the inventory remains up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The vendor/material discontinuation process is part of SAP for Retail’s Inventory Management module. This module also includes features such as stock replenishment, stock transfer, and stock counting. Additionally, SAP for Retail also offers a range of other features such as pricing management, customer loyalty programs, and analytics.