Vendor-Managed Inventory

Vendor-Managed Inventory

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this scenario is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). It addresses the needs of the end user.

1. To test IDOC processing, enter /nwe19 then choose Enter.

To test IDOC processing, enter /nwe19 then choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
2. Choose this radio button.
Choose this radio button.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
3. Enter /usr/sap/tmp/proact.
Enter /usr/sap/tmp/proact.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
4. Select Unicode.
Set this flag.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
5. Choose Execute.
Choose Execute.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
6. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
7. Enter sapks7.
Enter sapks7.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
8. Enter QA7clnt100.
Enter QA7clnt100.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
9. Enter ls.
Enter ls.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
10. Choose Continue.
Choose Continue.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
11. Choose Expand.
Choose Expand.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
12. Choose Expand.
Choose Expand.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
13. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
14. Enter 20050804.
Enter 20050804.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
15. Enter 20050804.
Enter 20050804.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
16. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
17. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
18. Enter 20050804.
Enter 20050804.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
19. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
20. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
21. Enter 20050729.
Enter 20050729.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
22. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
23. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
24. Enter 20050724.
Enter 20050724.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
25. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
26. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
27. Enter 20050719.
Enter 20050719.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
28. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
29. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
30. Enter 20050714.
Enter 20050714.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
31. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
32. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
33. Enter 20050709.
Enter 20050709.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
34. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
35. Double-click this record.
Double-click this record.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
36. Enter 20050704.
Enter 20050704.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
37. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
38. Choose Back.
Choose Back.

The historical customer data have been transferred to infostructure S130 for further processing of forecast execution.

Vendor-Managed Inventory
The purpose of this document is to provide you with a detailed description of all steps comprising the scenario Vendor-
Managed Inventory (VMI). This documentation addresses the needs of the end user. You can also use this document as a
reference if you want to test the VMI scenario in the SAP Best Practices demo environment. Finally, this document is also
suitable as training material, as it guides you through the entire scenario.
39. To create customer forecast data (flexible planning), enter /nmc93 then choose Enter.
to create customer forecast data (flexible planning), enter /nmc93 then choose Enter.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
40. Enter YVMI.
Enter YVMI.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
41. Choose Execute.
Choose Execute.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
42. Enter CH-6210.
Enter CH-6210.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
43. Enter C-1007.
Enter C-1007.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
44. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
45. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
46. Choose Edit.
Choose Edit.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
47. Choose Forecast..." from the menu.
Choose Forecast... from the menu.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
48. Choose Forecasting.
Choose Forecasting.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
49. Choose Forecasting.
Choose Forecasting.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
50. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
51. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
52. Choose Save.
Choose Save.

The forecast is executed and will be used for the following replenishment run.

Creating Customer Forecast Data (Flexible Planning)

This procedure is used to create customer forecast data based on historical data of sales and stock information (last 6
periods) transferred with inbound IDoc PROACT. During the installation process a planning type YVMI has been prepared for
use in this step.
53. To run customer replenishment, enter /nWVM1 then choose Enter.
To run customer replenishment, enter /nWVM1 then choose Enter.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
54. Enter C-1007.
Enter C-1007.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
55. Enter 0.
Enter 0.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
56. Choose Execute.
Choose Execute.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
57. Choose Select.
Choose Select.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
58. Choose Execute.
Choose Execute.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
59. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
60. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
61. Choose Back.
Choose Back.

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
62. Choose Enter.
Choose Enter.

The sales order was created using a special order type (TAV - Standard Order (VMI).

Customer Replenishment Run

When executing the Customer Replenishment and a shortage is determined, it automatically triggers the creation of a sales
order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system.
63. To display the sales order, enter /nVA03 then choose Enter.
To display the sales order, enter /nVA03 then choose Enter.

Processing VMI Sales Order (TAV)

After the Customer Replenishment was executed a sales order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system is created. You can
display the created sales order accessing by transaction VA03.
64. Choose Extras.
Choose Extras.

Processing VMI Sales Order (TAV)

After the Customer Replenishment was executed a sales order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system is created. You can
display the created sales order accessing by transaction VA03.
65. Choose Edit from the menu.
Choose Edit from the menu.

Processing VMI Sales Order (TAV)

After the Customer Replenishment was executed a sales order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system is created. You can
display the created sales order accessing by transaction VA03.
66. Choose Back.
Here you can see the sales order acknowledgement
Choose Back.

Processing VMI Sales Order (TAV)

After the Customer Replenishment was executed a sales order in the vendor’s SAP ECC 5.0 system is created. You can
display the created sales order accessing by transaction VA03.
67. End.
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