What is 'external order type code' in SAP SCM-ICH-PO - Purchase Order and Replenishment Order?

external order type code - Overview

• Component: SCM-ICH-PO

• Component Name: Purchase Order and Replenishment Order

• Description: A two-letter or a two-digit code that defines the type of the order in the customer's back-end system, for example a standard PO or a subcontracting PO.

external order type code - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  External order type code is a feature in SAP SCM-ICH-PO Purchase Order and Replenishment Order Processing that allows users to assign a unique code to each external order. This code is used to identify the order and differentiate it from other orders. The code can be used to track the order, monitor its progress, and ensure that it is fulfilled correctly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the external order type code, users must first create a unique code for each external order. This code should be easy to remember and should be associated with the order in some way. Once the code has been created, it must be entered into the system when creating the order. This will ensure that the order is tracked correctly and that it can be identified easily. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an external order type code, it is important to make sure that it is unique and easy to remember. It should also be associated with the order in some way so that it can be easily identified. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the code is entered correctly when creating the order so that it can be tracked properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The external order type code feature is part of SAP SCM-ICH-PO Purchase Order and Replenishment Order Processing. It can be used to