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What is requirement category in SAP LE - Logistics Execution?


SAP Term: requirement category

  • Component: LE

  • Component Name: Logistics Execution

  • Description: The goods transfers and stock quantities in the Warehouse Management system contain a reference to their origin. The requirement type refers to the origin type, for example, goods receipt for purchase order or goods issue to cost centers. The requirement number is the originating document, for example, the purchase order number or the cost center.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Requirement category is a feature of SAP Logistics Execution (LE) that allows users to group requirements into categories. This helps users to better manage and track their requirements. The categories can be used to differentiate between different types of requirements, such as customer orders, production orders, and stock transfers. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to use requirement categories, users must first create the categories in the system. This can be done by going to the LE Logistics Execution menu and selecting “Create Requirement Category”. Once the categories have been created, users can assign them to individual requirements. This can be done by selecting the “Assign Requirement Category” option in the LE Logistics Execution menu. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating requirement categories, it is important to make sure that they are descriptive and easy to understand. This will help users quickly identify which category a particular requirement belongs to. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in each category, such as customer name, order number, and delivery date. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on requirement categories in SAP LE Logistics Execution, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_LE_LOGISTICS_EXECUTION/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f4/.
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