What is stock transport order in SAP MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: stock transport order

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: A purchase order used to request or instruct a plant to transport material from one plant to another that is, to effect a long distance physical stock transfer within the same corporate enterprise. The stock transport order allows delivery costs incurred as a result of the stock transfer to be charged to the material transported.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Stock Transport Order (STO) is a document used in SAP Materials Management (MM) to transfer materials from one plant to another. It is used to transfer materials between two plants that are part of the same company code. The STO is created in the sending plant and is sent to the receiving plant for processing. The STO contains information about the material, quantity, and delivery date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a Stock Transport Order, go to the SAP MM module and select “Create Stock Transport Order” from the menu. Enter the necessary information such as material, quantity, and delivery date. Once the STO is created, it can be sent to the receiving plant for processing. The receiving plant will then process the STO and create a goods receipt for the material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Stock Transport Order, make sure to enter all necessary information accurately. This will ensure that the receiving plant can process the STO correctly and create a goods receipt for the material. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all STOs that have been created and sent out, as this will help you keep track of inventory levels between plants. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Stock Transport Orders, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on MM Materials Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use STOs in SAP MM.