NLINK ADC to SAP Solution Transactions

Using the Goods Receipt for Purchase Order transaction makes sense if the SAP installation includes the Purchasing component of the MM (Materials Management) module, which handles purchases of goods from vendors. The Purchase Order in the SAP system includes information such as the vendor and the quantities and types of goods purchased. When a delivery arrives, the recipient should verify the contents of the delivery against the original Purchase Order document. Using the Goods Receipt for Purchase Order transaction allows the SAP system to update the purchase order history, valuate the goods receipt, and verify vendor invoices.

The pre-configured Goods Receipt for Purchase Order transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution prompts the user for the Purchase Order number and a material or batch number, usually scanned off the delivery documentation or packaging. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the matching line item information for verification of quantity and receiving location. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the goods movement using Movement Type 101 (Receipt to Warehouse/Stores) to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

If the SAP installation includes the Production Order component of the PP (Production Planning) module, which handles planning and tracking of goods used for in-house production of materials, then using the Goods Receipt for Production Order and Goods Issue to Production Order transactions makes sense. The Production Order in the SAP system includes information such as the material being produced, the quantities and types of goods needed to produce the material, and the destination of the finished material. The Goods Issue transaction tracks consumption of the goods needed to produce another material, while the Goods Receipt acknowledges the new material created as a result of completing the Production Order.

The pre-configured Goods Issue to Production Order transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution prompts the user for the Production Order number and a material or batch number, usually scanned off the production documentation or packaging. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the matching line item information for verification of quantity and issuing location. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the goods movement using Movement Type 261 (Consumption for Order from Warehouse) to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

SAP uses a Stock Transfer or a Transfer Posting to physically or logically move goods around internally. Technically, the term Stock Transfer refers to a physical goods movement, while Transfer Posting refers to a logical goods movement. In practice, most people do not adhere to the distinction between the terms and use them interchangeably. The SAP system takes care of creating material and accounting documents as necessary, depending on the Movement Type and provided data.

The pre-configured Transfer Posting Plant to Plant transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution uses the Movement Type 301 (One-Step Transfer Posting Plant to Plant). It prompts the user for the issuing Plant, Storage Location and a material number or batch number. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the existing inventory information for verification and prompts for the receiving Plant, Storage Location and quantity to move. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the goods movement to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

The pre-configured Transfer Posting Storage Location to Storage Location transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution uses the Movement Type 311 (One-Step Transfer Posting Storage Location to Storage Location). It prompts the user for the issuing Storage Location and a material number or batch number. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the existing inventory information for verification and prompts for the receiving Storage Location and quantity to move. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the goods movement to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

If the SAP installation includes the Production Order component of the PP (Production Planning) module, which handles planning and tracking of goods used for in-house production of materials, then using the Goods Receipt for Production Order and Goods Issue to Production Order transactions makes sense. The Production Order in the SAP system includes information such as the material being produced, the quantities and types of goods needed to produce the material, and the destination of the finished material. The Goods Issue transaction tracks consumption of the goods needed to produce another material, while the Goods Receipt acknowledges the new material created as a result of completing the Production Order.

The pre-configured Goods Receipt for Production Order transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution prompts the user for the Production Order and a material or batch number, usually scanned off the production documentation or packaging. NLINK then returns the matching order information for verification of quantity and receiving location. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the goods movement using Movement Type 101 (Receipt for Order to Warehouse) to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

If the SAP installation includes the Production Order component of the PP (Production Planning) module, which handles planning and tracking of goods used for in-house production of materials, then using the Time Ticket for Production Orders transactions makes sense. The Production Order in the SAP system includes information such as the planned quantities of material to be produced, the operations required to produce the material and the resources that will be used during production. Confirmations document the processing status of production orders and operations. A Time Ticket Confirmation is used to confirm quantities, such as yield, scrap and rework, and duration of activities, such as machine setup time, labor time and takedown time.

The pre-configured Time Ticket for Production Orders (Quantities) transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution prompts the user for the Production Order number, usually scanned off the production documentation or packaging. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the matching order information for verification of material and quantity. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the time ticket to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.

The pre-configured Time Ticket for Production Orders (Activities) transaction in the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution prompts the user for the Production Order number, usually scanned off the production documentation or packaging. The NLINK ADC to SAP Solution then returns the matching order information for entry of time ticket values for up to six activities as pre-defined on the order. Finally, the NLINK ADC to SAP Solution posts the time ticket to the SAP system and notifies the user of the success of the transaction.