What is 'stock determination rule' in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

stock determination rule - Overview

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: In conjunction with the stock determination group, a unique key at plant level for a strategy in the stock determination process.

stock determination rule - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A stock determination rule is a feature of SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows users to define the source of supply for a material. It is used to determine which storage location should be used when fulfilling a customer order. The rule can be based on various criteria such as availability, cost, or delivery time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the stock determination rule, users must first define the criteria for the rule. This includes specifying the source of supply (e.g. warehouse, vendor, etc.), the priority of each source, and any other relevant parameters. Once the rule is defined, it can be applied to customer orders to determine which storage location should be used for fulfillment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a stock determination rule, it is important to consider all relevant criteria and prioritize them accordingly. For example, if cost is the most important factor, then it should be given the highest priority in the rule. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the rule as needed to ensure that it is still meeting the needs of the business. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on stock determination rules in SAP Inventory Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/6b94445c94ae495c83a19646e7c3fd56/7.5.3/en-US/f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9.html