What is delayed quantity in SAP SCM-IBP-RM - Response?

SAP Term: delayed quantity

• Component: SCM-IBP-RM

• Component Name: Response

• Description: An amount of material that has not been received by the agreed-upon date. For example, an order of 100 bicycles was meant to have been delivered by 1st October. By that date, only 60 bicycles have actually been received. The delayed quantity of the order is thus 40.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Delayed quantity is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to refer to the amount of a product that is expected to be delivered at a later date than originally planned. This can be due to a variety of reasons, such as supplier delays, production issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Delayed quantity can be used to adjust the supply plan in order to account for any expected delays in delivery. This can help ensure that the supply chain is able to meet customer demand and avoid any potential stock-outs. The delayed quantity can also be used to adjust the demand plan in order to account for any expected delays in delivery. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to monitor the delayed quantity on a regular basis in order to ensure that the supply chain is able to meet customer demand. Additionally, it is important to communicate any expected delays in delivery with customers in order to avoid any potential stock-outs or customer dissatisfaction. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on delayed quantity and how it can be used in SAP SCM and IBP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.