What is inbound delivery in SAP LE - Logistics Execution?

SAP Term: inbound delivery

• Component: LE

• Component Name: Logistics Execution

• Description: A process of receiving an inbound delivery of goods at a receiving area. This process includes the subsequent putaway and the increase in stock quantity. The inbound delivery process begins with staging the goods at the vendor's shipping point and ends when the goods receipt posting is made by the goods recipient ship-to party. In the SAP System, this operation is represented by the inbound delivery document that is generated with reference to the: Purchase order Shipping notification Customer return

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inbound delivery is a component of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) module. It is used to manage the receipt of goods from vendors and suppliers. It is used to track the delivery of goods from the vendor to the receiving location, and to ensure that the goods are received in the correct quantity and quality. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Inbound delivery is used to manage the receipt of goods from vendors and suppliers. It is used to create a delivery document, which contains information about the goods being delivered, such as quantity, quality, and delivery date. The delivery document is then used to track the delivery of goods from the vendor to the receiving location. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an inbound delivery document, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included, such as quantity, quality, and delivery date. This will help ensure that the goods are received in the correct quantity and quality. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Inbound delivery is closely related to other components of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) module, such as outbound delivery and warehouse management. It is also related to other components of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, such as procurement and inventory management.