What is 'send-ahead quantity' in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

send-ahead quantity - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: The minimum quantity that must be produced in a production operation before a successor operation can begin.

send-ahead quantity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Send-ahead quantity is a feature in SAP that allows users to plan and manage the delivery of goods to customers. It is used to ensure that the right amount of goods are delivered at the right time. The send-ahead quantity is calculated based on the customer's order and the delivery date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the send-ahead quantity feature, users must first enter the customer's order into SAP. Then, they must enter the delivery date and the send-ahead quantity. The system will then calculate the send-ahead quantity based on the customer's order and the delivery date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the send-ahead quantity, it is important to make sure that it is accurate. If it is too low, there may not be enough goods delivered on time. If it is too high, there may be too much inventory delivered, resulting in wasted resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The send-ahead quantity feature is part of SAP's SCM-Master Data component. This component also includes features such as material master data, product master data, and supplier master data. These features are used to manage and track materials, products, and suppliers in SAP.