What is expected event in SAP SCM-EM - Event Management?

SAP Term: expected event

• Component: SCM-EM

• Component Name: Event Management

• Description: Event that can be defined before the corresponding business process has begun and that is generated from a combination of information from the application system milestones and from SAP expected event profile. Examples of expected events are the expected arrival time of a service provider, the expected confirmation of an order, the expected confirmation of a quality test.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Expected events are a type of event in SAP Event Management (SCM-EM). They are used to define the expected timeline of a process, such as the expected arrival of a shipment or the expected completion of a task. Expected events are used to monitor and track the progress of a process and can be used to trigger alerts or notifications when an event is not met. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Expected events can be created in SAP Event Management by defining the event type, start date, end date, and other relevant information. Once created, the expected event can be monitored and tracked in real-time. If an expected event is not met, an alert or notification can be triggered to notify the relevant stakeholders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an expected event, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the start date, end date, and any other relevant information that may be needed to accurately track and monitor the progress of the process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on expected events in SAP Event Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EVENT_MANAGEMENT/7.5/en-US