What is overall release in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: overall release

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A procedure in which a document for example, a purchase order or requisition is approved in total for issue or conversion into a follow-on document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Overall release is a term used in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing to refer to the process of releasing a purchase order. This process involves the approval of the purchase order by the responsible person and the subsequent release of the order to the vendor. The overall release is necessary for the purchase order to be processed and fulfilled. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, overall release is initiated by selecting the purchase order in the system and then clicking on the “Release” button. This will open a window where you can enter the responsible person’s name and approve the purchase order. Once approved, the purchase order will be released to the vendor. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When releasing a purchase order, make sure that all necessary information is entered correctly. This includes the responsible person’s name, as well as any other relevant information such as delivery date or payment terms. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all approvals are obtained before releasing the purchase order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Overall release is an important part of SAP MM-PUR Purchasing and is closely related to other processes such as goods receipt and invoice verification. It is also important to note that overall release can be done manually or automatically depending on your system configuration.