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General

The alternative article is entered in the article master data in the “Alternative article” tab.

In the demand request, the requested article is first checked to the available quantity. In case of shortage, the list of “alternative articles” is checked according to top-to-bottom order and, if it is available, the stock is reserved there.

Example customer order

  • Article 4711 with alternative article setting
    • Alternative article #1 = 4712
    • Alternative article #2 = 4713
  • In the inventory are
    • Article 4711, Quantity 200, Batch A
    • Article 4711, Quantity 200, Batch B
    • Article 4712, quantity 200, batch B
    • Article 4713, Quantity 200, Batch A
  • Customer order position with requirement
    • Article = 4711
    • Quantity = 400 ST
    • Batch = A
  • Customer order “Start order”
    • Reservation of the following stocks
    • Article 4711, Quantity 200, Batch A
    • Article 4713, Quantity 200, Batch A