What is backlog in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: backlog

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: Past quantities scheduled for delivery of which the vendor has been notified through a scheduling agreement release but of which delivery has not yet taken place.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Backlog is a term used in the Purchasing component of SAP MM-PUR. It refers to the amount of goods or services that have been ordered but not yet received. The backlog is the difference between the amount of goods or services ordered and the amount actually received. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR, the backlog can be viewed in the Purchasing Information System (PIS). The PIS provides an overview of all open purchase orders and their respective backlogs. The backlog can also be viewed in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module, which provides an overview of all open purchase orders and their respective backlogs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to monitor the backlog regularly to ensure that orders are being fulfilled in a timely manner. If the backlog is too high, it may indicate that there are delays in receiving goods or services. It is also important to ensure that the backlog is kept up-to-date so that accurate information is available for decision-making. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Purchasing Information System (PIS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules provide detailed information about open purchase orders and their respective backlogs. Additionally, SAP provides a range of reports and analytics tools to help monitor and analyze the backlog.