What is shipment split in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: shipment split

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: A division of TLB shipments in the VMI vendor-managed inventory business model if multiple purchasing groups or a consigned and a non-consigned scenario exist in parallel. It is executed within the TLB run before data is published from the vendor's SAP APO system to ERP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shipment split is a feature of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Cross-Application Components. It allows for the splitting of a single shipment into multiple shipments, based on certain criteria such as customer requirements, delivery dates, or product availability. This feature helps to optimize the delivery process and ensure that customers receive their orders on time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Shipment split can be used in the SAP APO system by setting up a shipment split rule. This rule defines the criteria for splitting a shipment, such as customer requirements, delivery dates, or product availability. Once the rule is set up, the system will automatically split the shipment into multiple shipments based on the criteria specified in the rule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a shipment split rule, it is important to consider all possible scenarios that could affect the delivery process. For example, if a customer requires multiple shipments for their order, it is important to consider how this will affect delivery times and costs. Additionally, it is important to consider any potential delays that could occur due to product availability or other factors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about shipment split and other features of SAP APO Cross-Application Components, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and best practices for using SAP APO Cross-Application Components.