What is 'Global Returnable Asset Identifier' in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

Global Returnable Asset Identifier - Overview

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: International code used to identify returnable transport items. The GRAI code is comprised of a company prefix that is assigned to the manufacturer by the EAN.UCC organization, and a complement, assigned by this manufacturer, that is assigned to a pallet as the product type. The code is characteristic to a certain type of packaging manufacturer, material, size of pallet.

Global Returnable Asset Identifier - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI) is a unique identifier used in SAP Logistics to identify returnable assets. It is used to track the movement of returnable assets such as pallets, containers, and crates. The GRAI is a combination of a company code, plant, and asset number. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The GRAI is used to track the movement of returnable assets within a company’s supply chain. It is used to identify the asset, its location, and its status. The GRAI can be used to track the movement of assets from one location to another, as well as the status of the asset (e.g., in transit, in storage, etc.). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a GRAI, it is important to ensure that the company code, plant, and asset number are all correct. This will ensure that the GRAI is unique and can be used to accurately track the movement of returnable assets. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The GRAI is part of SAP Logistics and is related to other components such as Warehouse Management (WM), Transportation Management (TM), and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). It can also be used in conjunction with other SAP components such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).