What is 'forecast delivery schedule' in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

forecast delivery schedule - Overview

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: An instrument used by a customer to inform a vendor which quantities of a material are to be delivered against an item of a scheduling agreement at which points in time. The forecast delivery schedule provides the vendor with longer-term scheduling information, usually expressed in terms of calendar weeks or months. Note: In SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization SAP APO, the "operative delivery schedule" corresponds to the "JIT delivery schedule", and the "forecast/planning schedule" to the "forecast delivery schedule".

forecast delivery schedule - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Forecast delivery schedule is a feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that allows users to plan and manage the delivery of goods and services. It enables users to create a forecast of expected delivery dates for goods and services, based on the current availability of materials and resources. This helps to ensure that the right goods and services are delivered on time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the forecast delivery schedule feature, users must first create a forecast of expected delivery dates for goods and services. This can be done by entering the expected delivery date for each item in the forecast. Once the forecast is created, users can then view the expected delivery dates for each item in the forecast. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a forecast delivery schedule, it is important to consider any potential delays or changes in availability of materials or resources. This will help ensure that the right goods and services are delivered on time. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the forecast delivery schedule to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the forecast delivery schedule feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using this feature.