What is association management in SAP LO-GT - Global Trade Management?

SAP Term: association management

• Component: LO-GT

• Component Name: Global Trade Management

• Description: A subfunction of position management in the solution, with which the purchasing-sided and the sales-sided trading positions are connected "associated" to map supply and demand.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Association management in SAP LO-GT Global Trade Management is a feature that allows users to create and manage associations between different objects. This includes associations between documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, as well as associations between different types of documents, such as sales orders and delivery notes. This feature helps users to keep track of all the documents related to a particular transaction, making it easier to manage the entire process.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use association management in SAP LO-GT Global Trade Management, users must first create an association between two objects. This can be done by selecting the two objects in the system and then clicking on the “Create Association” button. Once the association is created, users can then view all the associated documents in one place. They can also edit or delete existing associations, or add new ones.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating associations in SAP LO-GT Global Trade Management, it is important to ensure that all the documents are correctly associated with each other. This will help to ensure that all the documents are properly tracked and managed throughout the entire process. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to existing associations, as this can help to ensure that all documents remain up-to-date.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about association management in SAP LO-GT Global Trade Management, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.