What is sublocation in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: sublocation

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: Subunit of a location. It enables stock to be logically or physically divided within a location. The sublocation corresponds to the R/3 storage location.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Sublocation is a term used in SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) module. It is a type of master data that is used to define the physical location of a material within a warehouse. It is used to track the exact location of a material within a warehouse, which can be useful for inventory management and order fulfillment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Sublocation can be used to track the exact location of a material within a warehouse. This information can be used to optimize inventory management and order fulfillment processes. For example, if an order needs to be fulfilled quickly, the exact location of the material can be identified quickly and efficiently. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up sublocations, it is important to ensure that they are properly labeled and organized. This will make it easier to find materials quickly and accurately when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep sublocations up-to-date as inventory changes over time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Sublocation is related to other types of master data in SAP's SCM-APO-MD module, such as storage bins and storage types. Additionally, it is related to other SCM-APO modules, such as Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning.