What is 'goods issue' in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

goods issue - Overview

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: A reduction in warehouse stock due to a withdrawal of stock or the delivery of goods to a customer.

goods issue - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Goods issue is a process in SAP Logistics that is used to reduce the stock quantity of a material in the warehouse. It is the opposite of goods receipt, which increases the stock quantity. Goods issue is triggered when a customer orders a product or when a production order requires materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, goods issue is initiated by creating a goods issue document. This document contains information about the material being issued, such as the quantity and the storage location. Once the document is created, it can be processed and the stock quantity will be reduced accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a goods issue document, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the material number, quantity, and storage location. Additionally, it is important to double-check that the correct material and quantity are being issued before processing the document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Goods issue is closely related to other processes in SAP Logistics, such as goods receipt and inventory management. Additionally, it is important to understand how goods issue interacts with other processes such as production orders and customer orders. Understanding these processes can help ensure that goods issue is used correctly and efficiently.