What is single sourcing in SAP SRD-TRL - GLO-Translation?

SAP Term: single sourcing

• Component: SRD-TRL

• Component Name: GLO-Translation

• Description: A sourcing strategy where there may be multiple suppliers for the product category, but only one supplier is being used, which can reduce a company’s overhead costs for example.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Single sourcing is a term used in SAP software to describe the process of using a single source of data for multiple applications. This means that the same data is used across multiple applications, eliminating the need to manually enter the same data into each application. This reduces the amount of time and effort needed to maintain data accuracy and consistency.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP software, single sourcing is used to ensure that all applications are using the same data. This is done by creating a single source of data, such as a database or spreadsheet, and then linking it to each application. This allows for easy access to the same data from any application, eliminating the need to manually enter the same data into each application.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using single sourcing in SAP software, it is important to ensure that all applications are using the same version of the data. This will help ensure that all applications are using the most up-to-date information and that any changes made in one application are reflected in all other applications. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the single source of data to ensure accuracy and consistency across all applications.
  
  Related Information: 
  The SRD-TRL GLO-Translation component in SAP software is used for global translations of text strings. This component allows users to easily translate text strings from one language to another, ensuring that all applications are using the same language for their text strings. This helps ensure accuracy and consistency across all applications, making it easier for users to understand and use the software.