What is contract distribution simulation in SAP SRM-EBP-CON - Contract Management?

SAP Term: contract distribution simulation

• Component: SRM-EBP-CON

• Component Name: Contract Management

• Description: A feature that is used to simulate the distribution of a central contract to one or more SAP ERP systems. Simulation does not create a contract business document in the SAP ERP back-end system, but identifies errors that prevent the successful distribution of the contract. This enables the purchaser to process these errors before the actual distribution of a contract. The purchaser can choose to carry out the simulation online or offline.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Contract Distribution Simulation is a feature of SAP SRM-EBP-CON Contract Management that allows users to simulate the distribution of contracts across multiple vendors. This simulation helps users to identify the most cost-effective and efficient way to distribute contracts. The simulation also allows users to compare different scenarios and make informed decisions about the best way to distribute contracts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Contract Distribution Simulation, users must first create a contract distribution plan. This plan should include the number of vendors, the type of contract, and the desired distribution of contracts across vendors. Once the plan is created, users can then simulate the distribution of contracts across vendors. The simulation will provide users with an overview of the cost and efficiency of each scenario. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a contract distribution plan, it is important to consider all factors that may affect the cost and efficiency of the plan. Factors such as vendor availability, delivery times, and pricing should all be taken into account when creating a plan. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes in one factor may affect other factors in the plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Contract Distribution Simulation, please refer to SAP's official documentation on SRM-EBP-CON Contract Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature.