InSAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, inbound deliveries can be created using multiple methods, depending on the business process and integration setup. Below are the three correct answers:
Manually, with reference to the purchase order (Option A):Inbound deliveries can be created manually in the system by referencing an existing purchase order. This method is commonly used when the supplier does not send electronic notifications or when manual intervention is required. TheSAP S/4HANA Cloud Sourcing and Procurement Guideconfirms this as a standard process.
Automatically, by receiving an advanced shipping notification (ASN) from the vendor electronically (Option C):When integrated with suppliers using electronic data interchange (EDI), inbound deliveries can be created automatically upon receiving an ASN. This method streamlines the process and reduces manual effort. TheSAP Integration Guidehighlights this capability as part of the procurement process.
Automatically, generated based on the purchase order data by a background job (Option D):Inbound deliveries can also be generated automatically by a background job based on purchase order data. This is useful for organizations that want to automate the creation of deliveries without relying on external notifications. TheSAP S/4HANA Cloud Automation Guidedocuments this functionality.
B. Automatically, by creating a supplier invoice with a scheduled job:Supplier invoices are financial documents and do not trigger the creation of inbound deliveries. This option is incorrect because inbound deliveries are related to the receipt of goods, not financial postings.
E. Manually, with reference to the post goods receipt:Post Goods Receipt (PGR) occurs after the inbound delivery has been created and processed. It is not possible to create an inbound delivery by referencing a PGR, as the sequence of steps is reversed.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Sourcing and Procurement Guide:Describes the process of creating inbound deliveries manually and automatically.https://help.sap.com
SAP Integration Guide:Explains how electronic notifications like ASNs can be used to automate inbound delivery creation.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Automation Guide:Documents the use of background jobs for automating procurement-related tasks, including inbound delivery generation.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:Key References:By understanding these verified methods, organizations can optimize their inbound delivery processes in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
