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

SAP Term: supplier confirmation

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Superordinate term for scheduling agreement confirmation and purchase order confirmation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supplier Confirmation is a process in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows suppliers to confirm their ability to fulfill orders. This process helps to ensure that the supplier can meet the customer's requirements and that the order can be fulfilled in a timely manner. The supplier confirmation process also helps to reduce the risk of over-ordering or under-ordering, as well as reducing the risk of late deliveries.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use supplier confirmation, the customer must first create an order and send it to the supplier. The supplier then reviews the order and confirms their ability to fulfill it. Once the supplier has confirmed their ability to fulfill the order, they can then proceed with fulfilling it. The customer can then track the progress of the order and ensure that it is delivered on time.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all orders are sent to suppliers in a timely manner so that they can confirm their ability to fulfill them. It is also important to ensure that all orders are accurate and complete so that there are no delays in delivery. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all orders and confirmations so that any discrepancies can be addressed quickly.
  
  Related Information: 
  Supplier Confirmation is part of SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning, which is a suite of tools designed to help manage supply chain operations. Other tools in this suite include Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, and Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling.