What is quota-allocated quantity in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: quota-allocated quantity

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: The total quantity from all requisitions, purchase orders, contract release orders, and scheduling agreement schedule lines assigned to a source of supply.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Quota-allocated quantity is a term used in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing. It is the amount of goods that a vendor is allowed to deliver to a customer within a certain period of time. This quantity is determined by the customer and vendor and is based on the customer's demand and the vendor's capacity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, the quota-allocated quantity can be set up in the purchasing document. The customer and vendor can agree on the quantity that will be delivered within a certain period of time. This quantity will be used to determine the delivery schedule for the goods. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the quota-allocated quantity is set up correctly in the purchasing document. This will ensure that the customer receives their goods on time and that the vendor does not exceed their capacity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The quota-allocated quantity is related to other terms such as delivery schedule, delivery date, and order quantity. It is important to understand how these terms are related in order to ensure that the customer receives their goods on time.