What is final issue indicator in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: final issue indicator

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: An indicator used by the system to denote that a reservation item is closed. The final issue indicator is automatically set when a goods issue is posted if the total reserved quantity is withdrawn. As a result, the reservation item is no longer included in the list of open reservations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Final issue indicator is a feature in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows users to mark a material as “final issue”. This means that the material can no longer be issued from inventory and must be used up before it can be replenished. This feature is useful for materials that have a limited shelf life or are subject to expiration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the final issue indicator, users must first activate the feature in the system settings. Once activated, users can mark a material as “final issue” by selecting the checkbox in the material master record. Once marked, the material will no longer be available for issue from inventory and must be used up before it can be replenished. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that once a material is marked as “final issue”, it cannot be reversed. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all materials marked as “final issue” are actually used up before they expire. Additionally, it is important to monitor the stock levels of materials marked as “final issue” to ensure that they are not overstocked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the final issue indicator, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use this feature in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM).