What is assigned partner in SAP SCM-ICH-SNI - Supply Network Inventory?

SAP Term: assigned partner

• Component: SCM-ICH-SNI

• Component Name: Supply Network Inventory

• Description: A business partner assigned to the stock, demand, or receipt of a product. The concept of the "assigned partner" is relevant if SAP Supply Network Collaboration SAP SNC is being used by several business partners that are acting as customers. In this scenario, a supplier can have multiple customers. The assigned partner is the customer to whom the stock data and key figures belong. The concept of the assigned partner allows suppliers to work with multiple customers and to keep their data separate, even if the customers store the same location products at the same location.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Assigned partner is a term used in the Supply Network Inventory (SNI) component of SAP SCM. It refers to a partner that is assigned to a specific item in the inventory. This partner can be a supplier, customer, or other entity that is responsible for managing the item. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to assign a partner to an item in the inventory, the user must first create a partner record in the system. This record should include information such as the partner's name, address, and contact information. Once the record is created, it can be assigned to an item in the inventory by selecting it from a list of available partners. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning partners to items in the inventory, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the partner record. This will help ensure that the partner can be easily identified and contacted when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which partners are assigned to which items so that they can be easily located when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The assigned partner concept is closely related to other concepts such as supplier management and customer relationship management (CRM). These concepts are all related to managing relationships with partners and ensuring that they are properly managed and tracked. Additionally, assigned partners can also be used to track inventory levels and ensure that items are available when needed.