Without a supply block, every sales order immediately triggers the full logistics chain — even before the order is validated
Supply Block in Sales documents
Objective
After completing this lesson, you will be able to learn about Supply Block in Sales Documents
Why we need Supply Block
Supply Block in Sales Documents
Core Capabilities
Supply Block on Sales Document Item to:
- Set ATP confirmed quantity to Zero
- Stop Transfer or Requirements to MRP
- Stop Purchase Requisition
Control supply block by following processes:
- Sales document is in credit block
- Sales document is in approval
- Custom logic (BAdI)
- Sales order A2X OData API
Business Value
- Prevent premature logistics execution until sales order data is complete and validated
- Reduce the sales business risk by pausing ATP or materials requirements planning activities
- Reduce manual intervention by automating block settings