What is 'customer special stock' in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

customer special stock - Overview

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: Stock assigned to a certain customer and stored either on your enterprise's own premises or those of the customer. Customer special stocks can be: Consignment stock with customer Returnable packaging with customer Sales order stock

customer special stock - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Customer special stock is a type of inventory in SAP that is used to store materials that are intended for a specific customer. It is used to ensure that the customer receives the materials they need in a timely manner. This type of inventory is managed separately from other types of inventory and can be tracked using the SAP system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use customer special stock, you must first create a customer master record in SAP. This record will contain information about the customer, such as their name, address, and contact information. Once the customer master record is created, you can then create a customer special stock record in SAP. This record will contain information about the materials that are intended for the customer, such as the quantity and type of material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a customer special stock record in SAP, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the quantity and type of material, as well as any other relevant information such as delivery dates or special instructions. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes to the customer special stock record in order to ensure that the customer receives the correct materials in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Customer special stock is related to