What is confirmation cycle in SAP SCM-ICH-PO - Purchase Order and Replenishment Order?

SAP Term: confirmation cycle

• Component: SCM-ICH-PO

• Component Name: Purchase Order and Replenishment Order

• Description: A sequence of requests and confirmations in the purchase order collaboration. A confirmation cycle consists of a request, of a confirmation, or of both. The first confirmation cycle starts with a request. A new confirmation cycle starts when the customer changes a request change in the request data, or the supplier reconfirms a confirmed request change in the confirmation data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Confirmation cycle is a process in SAP SCM-ICH-PO Purchase Order and Replenishment Order Processing that allows for the confirmation of orders. This process is used to ensure that the order is accurate and complete before it is sent to the supplier. The confirmation cycle consists of three steps: confirmation request, confirmation response, and confirmation acceptance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The confirmation cycle begins with the confirmation request. This is when the buyer sends a request to the supplier for a confirmation of the order. The supplier then responds with a confirmation response, which includes any changes or corrections that need to be made to the order. Finally, the buyer accepts the response and confirms the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all information in the order is accurate before sending it out for confirmation. This will help to avoid any delays or errors in the process. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all confirmations and responses so that any changes or corrections can be made quickly and easily. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Confirmation cycles are an important part of SAP SCM-ICH-PO Purchase Order and Replenishment Order Processing. For more information on this process, please refer to SAP's documentation on Purchase Order and Replenishment Order Processing.