What is 'hard merge' in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-FOT - Flexible Order Transactions?

hard merge - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-FOT

• Component Name: Flexible Order Transactions

• Description: One of three possible methods for handling WIP when combining merging orders into a surviving order. Requires that all reporting points containing WIP in the merging orders have a mapping entry in the reporting point mapping table.

hard merge - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Hard merge is a feature of the Flexible Order Transactions (FOT) component of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. It is used to combine two or more orders into one order, allowing for more efficient order processing. The hard merge feature ensures that all orders are merged into one order, and that no data is lost in the process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the hard merge feature, first select the orders that you want to merge. Then, select the “Merge” option from the menu. This will open a dialog box where you can specify the parameters for the merge. Once you have specified the parameters, click “OK” to complete the merge. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the hard merge feature, it is important to ensure that all orders are compatible with each other. This means that they should have similar delivery dates, payment terms, and other parameters. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all orders are valid before merging them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the hard merge feature in SAP's FOT component, please refer to SAP's official documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.