SAP GTM Stock Transfer Posting: Enhancing Trading Execution Workbench

SAP Global Trade Management (GTM) has introduced a feature called Stock Transfer Posting (STP) via the Trading Execution Workbench (TEW) to support internal stock movements, including plant-to-plant and storage location transfers. The feature is available in SAP S/4HANA 1809 and is useful for handling scenarios such as transferring material between plants, between storage locations, and batch-to-batch transfers. It helps manage internal stock movements within the context of trading contracts and the TEW.

SAP Global Trade Management (GTM) has recently introduced a significant feature called Stock Transfer Posting (STP) via the Trading Execution Workbench (TEW) to support internal stock movements, including plant-to-plant and storage location transfers. This feature, available in SAP S/4HANA 1809, is designed to handle various internal stock movement scenarios, such as transferring material between plants, between storage locations, and batch-to-batch transfers.

The feature is particularly useful for businesses that manage their own logistics networks alongside trading operations. It enables seamless internal stock movements while keeping all transactions integrated with trading contracts and positions. By automating these processes, GTM users can avoid manual workarounds and ensure accurate position and association management.

The system supports several stock transfer scenarios, including:

1. Transfer Between Plants: Material received in one plant (e.g., an import hub) is later moved to another for processing or dispatch.
2. Transfer Between Storage Locations: Material received in a general storage location is moved to another location such as quality check, staging, or picking area.
3. Batch-to-Batch Transfer: Material received under a system-generated batch is reassigned to a different batch, as required by sales contracts or customer expectations.
4. WBS Element Transfer (Project Stock): Project stock is reassigned between WBS elements, such as different project phases or cost objects.
5. Cancellation of Stock Transfer Posting: Previously executed stock transfers can be reversed due to errors or changes in downstream planning.

Before a stock transfer is posted, the system checks the available quantity (open quantity) and associated quantities. SAP ensures that associated quantities must be moved in full and cannot be split. The system allows movement of unassociated quantities, associated quantities, or a combination of both, depending on the scenario.

Using Trading Execution Workbench (TEW) for internal stock transfers enables GTM users to maintain contractually aligned, auditable, and efficient processes. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that manage their own logistics networks alongside trading operations.

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[1] https://community.sap.com/t5/enterprise-resource-planning-blog-posts-by-sap/stock-transfer-posting-in-sap-gtm-a-hidden-gem-in-sap-cloud-erp-private/ba-p/14180368