What is redirection purchase order in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: redirection purchase order

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Purchase order that you send to your supplier to redirect a scheduling agreement release. If the released goods are going to arrive at your customer too late via the normal delivery route, you can use a redirection purchase order to instruct your supplier that the released goods quantity, or a part of the released goods quantity, is not to be delivered to the entry location of your bill of distribution, but rather straight to the customer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A redirection purchase order is a type of purchase order used in SAP's SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning component. It is used to redirect the delivery of goods from one vendor to another. This type of purchase order is typically used when the original vendor is unable to fulfill the order, or when the customer wants to switch vendors for cost savings or other reasons. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a redirection purchase order in SAP, first select the original vendor and enter the details of the order. Then, select the new vendor and enter their details. Finally, submit the purchase order for approval. Once approved, the goods will be delivered from the new vendor instead of the original one. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a redirection purchase order, make sure to double-check all of the details to ensure accuracy. This will help avoid any delays or errors in delivery. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all redirection purchase orders in case there are any issues with delivery or payment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on redirection purchase orders in SAP, please refer to SAP's official documentation on SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and best practices for using this feature.