What is 'shortfall' in SAP SRD-SCM-FTM - SCM-Foreign Trade Management?

shortfall - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-FTM

• Component Name: SCM-Foreign Trade Management

• Description: Indicates whether there is a quantity shortfall. Quantity shortfall in this context means that the quantity of goods that left the customs territory is smaller than the quantity announced earlier in the export declaration. The shortfall is reported by the customs office that monitors the exit of goods at the border.

shortfall - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Shortfall is a term used in SAP Foreign Trade Management (FTM) to describe the difference between the expected and actual quantity of goods that have been imported or exported. It is calculated by subtracting the expected quantity from the actual quantity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FTM, shortfall can be used to identify discrepancies between the expected and actual quantity of goods that have been imported or exported. This can be done by entering the expected and actual quantities into the system and then calculating the difference. The result will be the shortfall. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the expected and actual quantities are accurate when calculating shortfall in SAP FTM. This will ensure that any discrepancies are identified quickly and accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Shortfall can also be used in other areas of SAP, such as inventory management, to identify discrepancies between expected and actual stock levels.