Creation of Inbound delivery mandatory for ASN process in classic scenario?

[Former Member]

Dear Experts,

We are going for classic scenario for our green field SRM implementation process. Our client is not using ASN process in their existing MM process. However, they are now looking for an oppurtunity to enable Suppliers to trigger ASN using SUS. In such case, is creation of inbound delivery from Buyer side a mandatory process?

Is the below the process correct?

PO -> ASN (Supplier using SUS) -> Inbound delivery (Optional) -> Goods Receipt (Mandatory) -> Invoicing.

Here, I understand that Goods receipt can be verified against the PO or via Inbound delivery to PO. ASN will inform the store keeper in advance about impending goods receipt and smoothen the confirmation process.

Could you please comment on the above process? Could you please suggest the best practices followed here?

Thanks and regards,

Ranjan

Ranjan Sutradhar

[Former Member]

Hey Ranjan!,

You are on track.

The process flow you have shown is true. ASN is available as a standard as part of the MM-SUS process. It makes the buyer aware of any delays in delivery or to make arrangements on shipping docks to receive goods on a said date etc.

Regards,

Nikhil