What is main supplier in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: main supplier

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Supplier in the scenario that receives the documents after distribution requirements planning DRP approval and that the system evaluates in the analytics and monitoring functions, such as supplier delivery performance rating or service loss analysis. The system determines a main supplier if you have assigned several suppliers to the entry location of your bill of distribution BOD.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A main supplier is a supplier that is responsible for the majority of the supply of a particular item. In SAP Service Parts Planning (SCM-APO-SPP), main suppliers are used to identify the primary source of supply for a given item. This helps to ensure that the right supplier is chosen for each item and that the supply chain is optimized. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Service Parts Planning, main suppliers can be identified by setting up a “main supplier” flag in the system. This flag can be set up for each item and will indicate which supplier should be used as the primary source of supply. The main supplier flag can also be used to prioritize certain suppliers over others when selecting a supplier for an item. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up main suppliers in SAP Service Parts Planning, it is important to consider the cost, quality, and delivery time of each supplier. This will help ensure that the right supplier is chosen for each item and that the supply chain is optimized. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the main supplier flag as needed in order to ensure that the most cost-effective and reliable suppliers are being used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up main suppliers in SAP Service Parts Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO_SPP/7.5/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b1e4d7f2a.html