What is location determination alternative procedure in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: location determination alternative procedure

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A variant of a location determination procedure in master data for location interchangeability. A location determination alternative procedure contains several subgroups of the type location substitution chain. Compared to a normal location determination procedure, the alternative procedure allows the multiple use of a location in the assigned location chains.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Location determination alternative procedure is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data that allows users to define alternative locations for goods receipt and goods issue. This feature is useful when the standard location determination process does not provide the desired results. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the location determination alternative procedure, users must first define the alternative locations in the system. This can be done by entering the relevant data in the “Location Determination Alternative Procedure” screen. Once the alternative locations have been defined, they can be used in the standard location determination process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative locations, it is important to ensure that they are valid for the relevant goods receipt and goods issue processes. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the alternative locations are properly maintained in order to ensure that they are used correctly in the standard location determination process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The location determination alternative procedure is closely related to other features of SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data, such as location determination rules and location determination strategies. It is important to understand how these features interact with each other in order to ensure that the desired results are achieved.