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

SAP Term: stock determination strategy

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A combination of stock determination rule and stock determination group which, with predefined settings, is designed to facilitate the automatic withdrawal of materials. The stock determination strategy is uniquely defined at plant level. The stock determination group is linked directly to the material through assignment in the material master record. In contrast, the stock determination rule is defined in the calling application e.g. or production orders. It is thus possible to use different withdrawal strategies depending on the material and the calling application.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Stock determination strategy is a feature of SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that helps to determine the source of supply for a material. It is used to determine the source of supply for a material based on the availability of stock, delivery date, and other criteria. The stock determination strategy can be used to determine the source of supply from multiple sources such as warehouses, vendors, and plants. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The stock determination strategy is used to determine the source of supply for a material. It is used to determine the source of supply based on the availability of stock, delivery date, and other criteria. The stock determination strategy can be configured in the system by defining the criteria for each source of supply. The criteria can include factors such as delivery date, availability of stock, and cost. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the stock determination strategy, it is important to consider all possible sources of supply and their respective criteria. This will ensure that the system is able to accurately determine the best source of supply for a material. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the criteria for each source of supply in order to ensure that the system is using up-to-date information when determining the source of supply. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The stock determination strategy is closely related to other features in SAP Inventory Management such as availability check and goods receipt processing. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as pricing when determining the source of supply for a material.