SAP Advanced Intercompany Stock Transfer Process Overview: A Comprehensive Setup Guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the advanced intercompany stock transfer process in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition 2508. The process involves transferring inventory between different legal entities within a corporate group, and can be triggered by using a specific purchase order type (e.g. NBIC) that has been enabled for advanced intercompany stock transfer. The configuration and master data build on the Intercompany Stock Transfer (1P9) process, and the article covers topics such as business process configuration, business partner master data configuration, and product master data configuration.

The advanced intercompany stock transfer process in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition 2508 offers a streamlined way to transfer inventory between different legal entities within a corporate group. This process can be triggered by using a specific purchase order type (e.g., NBIC) that has been enabled for advanced intercompany stock transfer. The configuration and master data build on the Intercompany Stock Transfer (1P9) process, providing a comprehensive guide for businesses to efficiently manage intercompany stock transfers.

The process involves several key steps, starting with the creation of an intercompany stock transfer order using the "Create Purchase Order - Advanced" (ME21N) application. The order is created for the receiving plant, with the business partner representing the supplying plant. The system automatically recognizes the intercompany nature of the transfer and determines shipping information based on master data and configuration settings. The order type NBIC and Confirmation Control Key 0004 are key differences from the 1P9 process.

Next, a replenishment delivery is created for the stock transfer order using the "My Purchase Orders - Due for Delivery" (VL10B) application. The system selects stock transport orders due for delivery based on the shipping point and due date. Once the replenishment delivery is created, the goods are posted from physical stock of the delivering plant to valuated stock in transit of the delivering plant.

The process continues with the posting of goods issue from issuing stock in transit (SiT) and goods receipt to receiving stock in transit (SiT). The transfer of control is managed via the planned and actual transfer of control dates in the delivery header, which triggers the automatic creation of goods movement using the Valuated Stock in Transit (VSiT) feature. Once the goods are in the control of the receiving company, a stock transfer into the receiving plant's physical stock is confirmed.

Finally, an intercompany billing document is created using the "Create Billing Document" (F0798) application. The billing document can be posted once the control of the goods has been transferred from the delivering plant to the receiving plant.

Business process configuration involves assigning tax codes for the transfer of supplier invoices and enabling value chain monitoring for purchase orders. Business partner master data configuration and product master data configuration are also critical steps, building on the same sections as the Intercompany Stock Transfer (1P9) process.

In conclusion, the advanced intercompany stock transfer process in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition 2508 provides a robust framework for managing intercompany stock transfers, offering greater flexibility and control for businesses operating across multiple legal entities. This process is particularly beneficial for companies looking to streamline their inventory management and improve operational efficiency.

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