What is provisional appointment in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: provisional appointment

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: A loading appointment without a loading point or a time slot.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Provisional appointment is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that allows users to plan and manage the delivery of goods to customers. It enables users to create a provisional appointment for a delivery, which can then be confirmed or changed at a later date. This feature helps to ensure that goods are delivered on time and in the right quantity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the provisional appointment feature in SAP EWM, users must first create a delivery document. This document contains all the necessary information about the delivery, such as the customer, the goods to be delivered, and the delivery date. Once this document is created, users can then create a provisional appointment for the delivery. This appointment can be changed or confirmed at any time before the delivery date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a provisional appointment, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the delivery document. This includes the customer’s address, contact information, and any special instructions for the delivery. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the provisional appointment so that they can be easily accessed when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Provisional appointments are just one of many features available in SAP EWM. Other features include inventory management, order management, and warehouse management. Additionally, SAP EWM integrates with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD).