What is one-step stock transfer procedure in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: one-step stock transfer procedure

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A posting procedure for stock transfers from storage location to storage location or from plant to plant. When using the one-step procedure, you only have to record one transaction in the system to post the removal from storage at the point of issue and the placement in storage at the point of receipt. The system creates one material document for a stock transfer. As an alternative to the one-step procedure, the SAP system also enables you to post stock transfers using a two-step procedure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  One-step stock transfer procedure is a feature of SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows for the transfer of stock from one storage location to another within the same plant. This process is used to move stock from one storage location to another without having to go through the process of creating a goods issue and goods receipt document. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the one-step stock transfer procedure, you must first create a transfer order in the system. This transfer order will contain all the necessary information about the stock that needs to be transferred, such as the source and destination storage locations, the quantity of stock to be transferred, and any other relevant information. Once the transfer order is created, it can be processed in the system and the stock will be moved from one storage location to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transfer order, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in order for the process to run smoothly. Additionally, it is important to check that all source and destination storage locations are correct before processing the transfer order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The one-step stock transfer procedure is just one of many features available in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM). Other features include goods issue and goods receipt documents, inventory management reports, and more.