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

SAP Term: outbound delivery

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The dispatch of products from inventory to an external destination. An outbound delivery can be initiated by a sales order, stock transfer order, or a service order. It can also be triggered by a return to supplier request to return faulty goods to the supplier.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Outbound delivery is a document used in SAP to manage the delivery of goods from a warehouse to a customer. It is part of the Shipping and Transportation component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to track the movement of goods from the warehouse to the customer, and to ensure that all goods are delivered on time and in full. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Outbound delivery is created in SAP when goods are ready for shipment. The document contains information about the customer, the goods being shipped, and the shipping details. Once created, it can be used to track the progress of the shipment and to ensure that all goods are delivered on time and in full. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an outbound delivery, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the customer’s address, contact details, and any special instructions for shipping. It is also important to check that all goods are accounted for before shipping. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Outbound delivery is part of the Shipping and Transportation component of SAP’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. Other components of SCM include Warehouse Management (WM), Manufacturing Execution (ME), and Logistics Execution (LE). Outbound delivery can also be integrated with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).