What is target quantity in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: target quantity

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: The total quantity of an item that a customer agrees to buy from a vendor. The customer uses a contract release order to release the entire value or a quantity value from the contract.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Target quantity is a term used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to refer to the desired quantity of a product or service that a customer wishes to purchase. It is used to determine the amount of stock that needs to be available for a customer order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SD, target quantity is used when creating a sales order. The target quantity is entered into the system and then the system will calculate the amount of stock that needs to be available for the order. The target quantity can also be used to determine pricing and discounts for the customer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the target quantity into SAP SD, it is important to make sure that it is accurate. If the target quantity is too low, then there may not be enough stock available for the customer order. If the target quantity is too high, then there may be too much stock available and it could lead to overstocking. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Target quantity is related to other terms in SAP SD such as availability check, delivery date, and pricing. It is important to understand how these terms interact with each other in order to ensure that orders are fulfilled correctly and efficiently.