What is purchase order in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: purchase order

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: Request or instruction from a purchasing organization to a vendor external supplier or a plant to deliver a certain quantity of a product or to perform certain services at a certain point in time. The purchase order exists in APO in the form of an order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A purchase order is a document used in SAP SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components to initiate a request for goods or services from a vendor. It is used to specify the type and quantity of goods or services being requested, as well as delivery and payment terms. The purchase order is then sent to the vendor, who must accept or reject it. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components, purchase orders are created in the system by entering the relevant information into the purchase order form. This includes the vendor name, item description, quantity, delivery date, and payment terms. Once the purchase order is created, it can be sent to the vendor for acceptance or rejection. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase order in SAP SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components, it is important to double check all of the information entered into the form to ensure accuracy. This will help to avoid any potential delays or misunderstandings between the buyer and seller. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all purchase orders in order to monitor their status and ensure timely delivery of goods or services. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In SAP SCM-APO-CA APO Cross-Application Components, purchase orders are closely related to other documents such as invoices and delivery notes. Invoices are used to record payments made for goods or services received, while delivery notes are used to document the receipt of goods or services from a vendor.