What is 'book inventory' in SAP SRD-SCM-WME - SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution?

book inventory - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The stock-on-hand according to the accounting records, which may not equal the physical inventory that is on hand. The book inventory is calculated as a result of all issue, receipt, and adjustment transactions.

book inventory - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Book inventory is a term used in SAP's SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution component. It is a type of inventory that is used to track the quantity of goods that are available for sale. This type of inventory is typically used in retail and manufacturing businesses. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Book inventory can be used to track the quantity of goods that are available for sale. This type of inventory can be used to monitor the stock levels of a business, as well as to ensure that the right amount of goods are available for sale. It can also be used to track the cost of goods sold, as well as to calculate the profit or loss from a particular sale. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using book inventory, it is important to ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date. This can be done by regularly updating the inventory records and ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all goods are properly labeled and tracked so that they can be easily identified when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Book inventory is closely related to other types of inventory such as physical inventory and perpetual inventory. Physical inventory is used to track the actual physical goods in a business, while perpetual inventory is used to track the cost of goods