What is merging order in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-FOT - Flexible Order Transactions?

SAP Term: merging order

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-FOT

• Component Name: Flexible Order Transactions

• Description: Process order which is added to another process order and closed. During process order merge, the merging order's WIP quantities are transferred to the surviving order according to the information in the reporting point mapping table.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Merging order is a feature of the Flexible Order Transactions (FOT) component of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). It allows users to combine multiple orders into one order, which can then be processed as a single unit. This helps to reduce the number of orders that need to be processed, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the merging order feature, users must first select the orders they wish to merge. This can be done manually or by using a search query. Once the orders have been selected, users can then click the “Merge” button to combine them into one order. The merged order will then be processed as a single unit.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When merging orders, it is important to ensure that all of the orders have the same delivery date and delivery address. This will ensure that the merged order is processed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to check that all of the items in the merged order are compatible with each other before processing.
  
  Related Information: 
  The merging order feature is part of SAP APO’s Flexible Order Transactions (FOT) component. Other features of FOT include order splitting, order consolidation, and order scheduling. Additionally, FOT can be used in conjunction with other components of SAP APO such as Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning.