What is allocated in SAP SRD-SCM-WME - SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: allocated

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: A status indicating the reservation of items for specific customer or production orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Allocated is a term used in SAP SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution (SRD-SCM-WME) to refer to the process of assigning a certain quantity of a material to a specific order. This process is used to ensure that the right amount of material is available for the order and that it is allocated correctly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to allocate a material to an order, the user must first select the material from the list of available materials. Then, they must enter the quantity of the material that they wish to allocate. Finally, they must select the order that they wish to allocate the material to. Once this is done, the material will be allocated to the order and will be ready for use. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When allocating materials, it is important to ensure that the correct quantity is allocated. If too much or too little material is allocated, it can lead to delays in production or other issues. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the correct order is selected when allocating materials. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Allocated is related to other terms such as reserved and consumed which are also used in SAP SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution (SRD-SCM-WME). Reserved refers to materials that have been set aside for an order but have not yet been allocated, while consumed refers to materials that have been used in an order.