What is beginning cumulative quantity in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: beginning cumulative quantity

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: A cumulative quantity transferred from a legacy system to the SAP System.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Beginning cumulative quantity is a term used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to refer to the total quantity of a material that has been delivered to a customer up to the current date. This quantity is tracked in the system and can be used to calculate the remaining quantity that needs to be delivered. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Beginning cumulative quantity can be found in the system by navigating to the Sales Order tab in the SAP SD module. Once there, select the “Beginning Cumulative Quantity” field and enter the desired value. This value will then be used to calculate the remaining quantity that needs to be delivered. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of beginning cumulative quantity as it can help you better manage your inventory and ensure that you are delivering the correct amount of material to your customers. Additionally, it can help you identify any discrepancies between what has been ordered and what has been delivered. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Beginning cumulative quantity is related to other terms such as cumulative delivery, cumulative receipt, and cumulative return. These terms are all used in SAP SD to track different aspects of material delivery and receipt. Additionally, beginning cumulative quantity is also related to inventory management as it helps you keep track of how much material has been delivered and how much remains.