Data Distribution

This topic describes how the user parameters are set for filtering to get the most out of the data distribution for the SAP Inventory Manager application.

Data distribution defines how and what back end data is downloaded to the mobile devices. It considers various factors and criteria when determining what back end data should be downloaded to the mobile client and to the mobile user. Some common criteria include:

  • Relevant business processes and business rules
  • User business roles in the organization
  • Last mobile client synchronization time with the back-end system
  • Back end data changes and the time of the changes
  • Current state of data objects on the mobile device

For the initial synchronization from the mobile device to the back-end system, the first two bullet points are considered when determining what data should be downloaded to the mobile device and for the requesting user.

For subsequent delta synchronizations from the mobile device to the back-end system, all bullet points are considered when determining what data should be downloaded to the mobile device for the requesting user.

Useful Filters for Complex Tables with Large Data Sets

Some complex tables can download large number of records to the mobile device, and therefore can impact synchronization performance. Review and take advantage of the data filters available in the ConfigPanel to restrict the dataset required to download to the device. Configuration Panel restrictions are global restrictions, then device-specific restrictions take place. Out of the box, the application is set to use the user parameters for filtering.

Some of the most common parameters are:
  • Plant
  • Storage Location
  • Warehouse

SAP Inventory Manager Feature Matrix

Mobile App Features

SAP Back End

Comments

Inbound

  • GR purchase order

  • GR production order

  • GR for inbound delivery

  • GR STO

MIGO (Movement types 101, 103, 501, 521, etc.)

  • Supports batch managed and serialized materials

  • Supports consignment stocks

Outbound

  • GI production order

  • GI reservations

  • GI outbound delivery / STO

MIGO (Movement types 351, 201, 261, 601, 631, etc.)

  • Supports batch managed and serialized materials

  • Supports consignment stocks

Goods reversals / returns

MIGO (Movement types 102, 122, 352, 202, etc.)

Reversals are done by material documents

Transfers

MB1B (Movement types 201, 311, etc.)

SLOC to SLOC

Physical inventory

M101, M104

Purchase requisition

ME51N

SAP Inventory Manager with Warehouse Component Feature Matrix

Mobile App Features

SAP Back End

Comments

Inbound

  • GR purchase order

  • GR production order

  • GR for inbound delivery

  • GR STO

MIGO (Movement types 101, 103, 501, 521, etc.)

  • Supports warehouse managed materials for putaway

  • Supports batch managed and serialized materials

  • Supports consignment stocks

Outbound

  • GI production order

  • GI reservations

  • GI outbound delivery / STO

MIGO (Movement types 351, 201, 261, 601, 631, etc.)

  • Supports warehouse management materials for putaway

  • Supports batch managed and serialized materials

  • Supports consignment stocks

Transfers

 LT01

Bin to bin

Physical inventory

M101, M104

Only bin count

Purchase requisition

ME51N

SAP Inventory Manager and Warehouse Component Feature Matrix

Mobile App Feature

SAP Back End

Comments

Stock overview

MMBE

  • Supports warehouse managed materials

  • Supports batch managed and serialized materials