What is optional specified stock in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

SAP Term: optional specified stock

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: An identified stock type that provides the choice of posting inventory movements using an identified stock ID. If an identified stock ID is used, the feature also provides the choice of posting inventory movements with a product specification. If an identified stock ID is not used, a product specification cannot be used.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Optional Specified Stock (OSS) is a feature in SAP that allows users to specify a certain amount of stock for a particular material. This stock can be used for specific orders or customers, and it is not included in the overall inventory count. OSS is useful for managing stock that is reserved for special orders or customers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use OSS, users must first create a material master record for the material they wish to reserve stock for. Then, they must enter the amount of stock they wish to reserve in the “Optional Specified Stock” field. This field can be found in the “Stock/Requirements” tab of the material master record. Once the stock has been reserved, it will not be included in the overall inventory count. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using OSS, it is important to remember that the reserved stock will not be included in the overall inventory count. Therefore, it is important to keep track of how much stock has been reserved and how much is available for general use. Additionally, it is important to remember that OSS can only be used for specific orders or customers, and not for general inventory management. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Optional Specified Stock (OSS), please refer to SAP’s help documentation on SRD-SCM-MD SCM-Master Data. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use OSS in SAP.