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What is follow-on document in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?


SAP Term: follow-on document

  • Component: MM-PUR

  • Component Name: Purchasing

  • Description: A document that has been created on the basis of a preceding document in the process flow. For example, a purchase order has been created on the basis of a purchase requisition. In this case, the purchase order is the follow-on document of the purchase requisition.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A follow-on document is a document in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that is created after the initial purchase order. It is used to make changes to the original purchase order, such as changing the quantity of items ordered, changing the delivery date, or adding additional items. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To create a follow-on document in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, first open the original purchase order. Then select the “Follow-on Document” option from the menu. This will open a new window where you can make changes to the original purchase order. Once you have made your changes, click “Save” to create the follow-on document. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating a follow-on document, it is important to remember that any changes you make will only apply to the original purchase order and not to any other documents related to it. Additionally, it is important to double check all of your changes before saving the follow-on document, as any mistakes could lead to costly delays or errors. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on creating follow-on documents in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_MM_PUR/6.0/en-US/f2d3f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b8f9a7c8e04b
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