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

SAP Term: vendor/material/plant discontinuation

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail The material can no longer be procured from a specified vendor for specified plants in the company. These plants can, however, still procure the material from other sources of supply.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vendor/material/plant discontinuation is a process in SAP for Retail that allows a company to discontinue the use of a vendor, material, or plant. This process is used to ensure that the company is no longer using outdated or obsolete materials and vendors. It also helps to ensure that the company is not overstocking materials or vendors that are no longer needed. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  In order to discontinue a vendor, material, or plant in SAP for Retail, the user must first access the “Discontinuation” tab in the SAP for Retail application. From there, the user can select the vendor, material, or plant that they wish to discontinue. Once selected, the user can then enter the reason for discontinuation and confirm the action. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When discontinuing a vendor, material, or plant in SAP for Retail, it is important to make sure that all related documents and records are updated accordingly. This will help ensure that all necessary information is available when needed. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all related processes are updated as well. This will help ensure that any changes made are reflected in all areas of the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on vendor/material/plant discontinuation in SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature in SAP for Retail.