What is vendor scheduling agreement in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: vendor scheduling agreement

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A type of outline purchase agreement with a vendor in which delivery dates and quantities are defined in a delivery schedule. A vendor scheduling agreement can have one or more items. There can be several delivery schedule lines for each item of the agreement. Where procurement is based on scheduling agreements, the lines of the delivery schedule replace individual purchase orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Vendor Scheduling Agreement is a contract between a vendor and a customer in SAP Materials Management (MM-PUR Purchasing). It is used to define the terms and conditions of a long-term purchase agreement between the two parties. The agreement includes details such as the quantity of goods to be purchased, the delivery date, and the payment terms. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, a Vendor Scheduling Agreement is created by entering the vendor’s details, the material to be purchased, and the quantity. The agreement can then be used to create purchase orders for the material. The purchase orders will automatically include the terms and conditions specified in the Vendor Scheduling Agreement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Vendor Scheduling Agreement, it is important to ensure that all of the details are accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that all purchase orders created from the agreement are accurate and compliant with the terms of the agreement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Vendor Scheduling Agreements in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.