What is goods receipt interim storage area in SAP LE-WM - Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: goods receipt interim storage area

• Component: LE-WM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: The area where goods delivered by vendors or manufacturers are stored before moving the goods into the warehouse. In the system, this shows where the incoming goods have arrived. Quants are only generated after the goods receipt is posted in the inventory management system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Goods receipt interim storage area is a feature of SAP Warehouse Management (LE-WM) that allows goods to be stored temporarily in a designated area before being moved to their final destination. This feature is useful for managing the flow of goods in a warehouse, as it allows for goods to be stored in a secure location until they can be moved to their final destination. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the goods receipt interim storage area feature, first create an interim storage area in the warehouse. This can be done by going to the LE-WM menu and selecting “Create Interim Storage Area”. Once the interim storage area has been created, goods can be moved into it from other areas of the warehouse. The goods can then be moved out of the interim storage area when they are ready to be moved to their final destination. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the goods receipt interim storage area feature, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly labeled and tracked so that they can be easily identified and located when needed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the interim storage area is secure and monitored so that unauthorized access is prevented. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The goods receipt interim storage area feature is closely related to other features of SAP Warehouse Management such as stock transfer orders, stock transport orders, and inventory management. These features can all be used together to manage the flow of goods in a warehouse.