stock type (MM-IM)
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stock type (MM-IM)
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A means of subdividing storage location stock or special stock.
The stock type gives an indication of a material's usability.
The storage location stock and special stocks on hand on an enterprise's own premises are divided into the following types:
Special stocks at vendors' or customers' sites are divided into the following types:
If batch status management is active, a further stock type is supported: "restricted-use stock".
The stock type is of relevance in determining available stock in Material Requirements Planning, and for material withdrawals and the physical inventory process in Inventory Management.