What is partial delivery in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: partial delivery

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A quantity of goods received that is less than the quantity ordered less the underdelivery tolerance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Partial delivery is a feature in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows you to deliver only a portion of an order at a time. This is useful when you need to deliver items in multiple shipments or when you don't have enough stock to fulfill the entire order. Partial delivery also allows you to track the progress of an order and ensure that all items are delivered on time.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use partial delivery, you must first create a delivery document in SAP. This document will contain the details of the order, including the items to be delivered and the quantity of each item. Once the document is created, you can select which items should be delivered in the partial delivery. You can also specify the quantity of each item that should be delivered. Once the partial delivery is complete, you can update the delivery document with the remaining items and quantities.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using partial delivery, it's important to keep track of which items have been delivered and which are still outstanding. This will help ensure that all items are delivered on time and that no items are missed. Additionally, it's important to keep track of any changes in the order, such as additional items or changes in quantity, so that these can be reflected in the partial delivery document.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on partial delivery in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM), please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use partial delivery in SAP.