What is temporary replacement in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: temporary replacement

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Material that you send to the customer to use while you repair faulty goods. In the repair order, the temporary replacement is managed as a loaner item that is a sub-item of the repair request item.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Temporary replacement in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) is a feature that allows a user to temporarily replace an employee with another employee for a specific period of time. This feature is useful when an employee is absent due to illness, vacation, or other reasons. The temporary replacement can be set up for any period of time, from a few days to several months. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set up a temporary replacement in SAP SD, the user must first create a new employee record in the system. This record should include the name and contact information of the temporary replacement. Once the record is created, the user can then assign the temporary replacement to the absent employee's position. The user can also specify the start and end dates of the temporary replacement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a temporary replacement in SAP SD, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the employee record. This includes contact information, job title, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the start and end dates of the temporary replacement are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a temporary replacement in SAP SD, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up a temporary replacement in SAP SD.