What is 'special stock indicator' in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?
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Component: MM-IM
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Component Name: Inventory Management
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Description: An indicator denoting a type of special stock of material: "K" for vendor consignment stock "O" for stock of material provided to vendor "W" for consignment stock with customer "E" for sales order stock "Q" for project stock "V" for returnable packaging stock with customer "M" for returnable transport packaging "P" for pipeline material
special stock indicator - Details
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Term: Special Stock Indicator
Component: MM-IM Inventory Management
Definition: A special stock indicator in SAP is a code used to classify and manage inventory that is not part of the company's unrestricted stock. It identifies stock that is subject to special ownership, usage, or restrictions, such as consignment stock, project stock, or stock belonging to a vendor or customer.
How It’s Used: Special stock indicators are used in inventory management to differentiate stock types that require separate tracking and handling. For example, consignment stock (stock owned by a vendor but stored at the company's premises) is managed with a special stock indicator to ensure it is not valued as company-owned inventory. Similarly, project stock is tracked separately to monitor materials allocated to specific projects. This helps in accurate inventory valuation, reporting, and process control.
Important Configuration:
- Define special stock indicators in Customizing under Logistics Execution > Inventory Management > Special Stocks > Define Special Stock Indicators (T-code: OMWB)
- Assign special stock indicators to relevant movement types to control stock postings
- Configure special stock indicators in material master records under the 'Special Stock' tab
- Ensure proper integration with valuation and account determination to reflect stock ownership correctly
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