What is status type in SAP SCM-BAS-STM - Status Management?

SAP Term: status type

• Component: SCM-BAS-STM

• Component Name: Status Management

• Description: Description of a sub-view or subprocess during processing of an object such as a delivery document. Status types for the delivery could be, for example "Picking", "Goods Receipt", and "ASN Sent". The status relevant to this sub-view is described by the status value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Status type is a component of SAP SCM-BAS-STM Status Management. It is used to define the different statuses that can be assigned to an object, such as a material or a customer order. The status type defines the valid statuses and the transitions between them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use status type, you must first define the different statuses that can be assigned to an object. This is done by creating a status type in the SAP system. Once the status type is created, you can assign statuses to objects and define the transitions between them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a status type, it is important to consider the different statuses and transitions that are needed for your business process. This will ensure that all objects have the correct statuses and that they can transition between them in the correct way. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on status type, please refer to the SAP Help documentation on SCM-BAS-STM Status Management.