What is quota base quantity in SAP SRD-SRM-SC - SRM-Sourcing and Contracting?

SAP Term: quota base quantity

• Component: SRD-SRM-SC

• Component Name: SRM-Sourcing and Contracting

• Description: A virtual or dummy quantity that acts as a control when a new source of supply is included in an already existing quota arrangement. The quota base quantity enables you to add an additional source of supply to an existing quota arrangement by preventing all requirements, such as purchase requests or purchase orders, from being allocated to the new source of supply until the quota-allocated quantity of the new source of supply exceeds that of one of the existing sources. This is achieved because the quota base quantity acts as an additional quota-allocated quantity during the calculation of the quota rating.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Quota base quantity is a term used in SAP SRM-Sourcing and Contracting. It is the total amount of goods or services that a supplier is expected to provide over the course of a contract. This quantity is used to calculate the total cost of the contract and to determine the supplier’s performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The quota base quantity is set by the buyer when creating a contract. The buyer will specify the total amount of goods or services that they expect from the supplier over the course of the contract. This quantity will be used to calculate the total cost of the contract and to measure the supplier’s performance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a quota base quantity, it is important to consider both the buyer’s needs and the supplier’s capabilities. The buyer should set a realistic quota base quantity that takes into account both parties’ needs and capabilities. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The quota base quantity is closely related to other terms such as delivery schedule, payment terms, and pricing terms. All of these terms are important when creating a contract in SAP SRM-Sourcing and Contracting.