Overview
The process begins with a requirement to transfer material from one plant to another within the same company code. The stock transfer without delivery can be performed in two different ways.
A one-step transfer posting at the issuing plant moves the stock immediately from the issuing plant to the receiving plant. This is useful if the distance between the two plants is short and there is no need for stock-in-transit stock overview.
A two-step stock transfer posting is needed for goods movements to remove stock from the supply plant and place it into stock in the receiving plant. The quantity can be monitored in stock in transit.
A buyer at the receiving plant requests material with a stock transport order. This is useful if the issuing plant needs a formal request to send material to the receiving plant or the distance between the two plants is longer.
There are no master data requirements beyond the material master to support the stock transfer process. The material master must exist in both the procuring (receiving) plant and the providing (issuing) plant. Also, stock transfer purchase orders are not subject to approval like other purchase orders.
Key Process Flow
- Transfer stock in one step
- Transfer stock in 2-step procedure
- Create stock transport order
- Post goods issue for stock transport order
- Check the status of the stock transfer
- Receive transferred materials
Business Benefits
- Handle processes simply where delivery is not required
- Generate fewer documents
- Monitor stock in transit