What is order reduction in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: order reduction

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: The full or partial cancellation of a sales order after the system has already created the outbound delivery order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order reduction is a feature of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that helps to reduce the number of orders that need to be processed. It does this by combining multiple orders into one, thus reducing the amount of time and effort needed to process them. This can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Order reduction can be enabled in EWM by setting up a rule that defines which orders should be combined. This rule can be based on criteria such as order type, customer, or delivery date. Once the rule is set up, EWM will automatically combine orders that meet the criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an order reduction rule, it is important to consider the impact it may have on other processes. For example, if orders are combined, it may affect the way they are picked or shipped. It is also important to ensure that the rule does not result in orders being combined that should not be. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Order reduction is just one of many features available in SAP EWM. Other features include inventory optimization, warehouse monitoring, and automated replenishment. For more information about these features and how they can help improve warehouse operations, please refer to the SAP EWM documentation.