What is unlimited over-delivery in SAP SRD-SRM-SC - SRM-Sourcing and Contracting?

SAP Term: unlimited over-delivery

• Component: SRD-SRM-SC

• Component Name: SRM-Sourcing and Contracting

• Description: A situation where there is no limit on the quantity of a product that will be accepted in a delivery.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Unlimited over-delivery is a feature of SAP SRM-Sourcing and Contracting that allows buyers to receive more goods than what was specified in the purchase order. This feature is useful for buyers who need to receive goods quickly and don’t have time to wait for a new purchase order to be created. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use unlimited over-delivery, buyers must first enable the feature in their SAP SRM-Sourcing and Contracting system. Once enabled, buyers can specify the maximum amount of over-delivery they are willing to accept. When a vendor delivers more goods than what was specified in the purchase order, the system will automatically accept the additional goods up to the maximum amount specified. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that unlimited over-delivery should only be used when absolutely necessary. This feature should not be used as a substitute for proper inventory management and planning. Additionally, buyers should always ensure that they are receiving the correct goods and that they are of good quality before accepting them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on unlimited over-delivery, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and best practices for using this feature.