What is 'document type' in SAP SCM-EWM-DLP - Delivery Processing?

document type - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM-DLP

• Component Name: Delivery Processing

• Description: Object that classifies the documents of delivery processing in relation to the complete delivery process. The document type specifies the business characters of a document.

document type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Document type is a classification of documents in SAP. It is used to differentiate between different types of documents, such as orders, invoices, and delivery notes. In the SCM-EWM-DLP Delivery Processing component, document types are used to control the processing of deliveries. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Document types are used to control the processing of deliveries in the SCM-EWM-DLP Delivery Processing component. They are used to differentiate between different types of documents, such as orders, invoices, and delivery notes. The document type is assigned to each document when it is created and can be changed at any time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new document type, it is important to consider how it will be used in the SCM-EWM-DLP Delivery Processing component. It is also important to ensure that the document type is assigned correctly when creating a new document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on document types in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use document types in SAP.