Call-off order (SAP Business One)

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The term Call-off order is realised in SAP Business One by the Framework Agreement is shown. This makes it possible to agree quantities, prices and delivery periods with business partners in advance without having to arrange for immediate delivery or performance.

Purpose and application

A framework agreement defines the articles, quantities and intervals over a fixed period of time in which Deliveries or services can be called up. It supports both the purchasing and sales process.

Menu paths:

Sales > Framework agreement - Sales
Purchasing > Framework agreement - Purchasing

Structure of a framework agreement

- Period of validityStart and end date
- Articles with planned quantities and delivery intervals

Status optionsApproved, On hold, Finished
Project linking possible if required

Call-off and follow-on documents

A call-off order is implemented using documents such as sales orders or Deliveries, which are linked to the framework agreement. There are three options:

New document with customer selection → automatic reference to the contract
Via "Copy from" directly from the framework agreement
Create the document in the contract via "Copy to"

Only warehouse-relevant and invoiced documents change the fulfilment level in the contract. Planning or orders without stock reference are not included in the quantity fulfilment.

Overview and control

Of the Linkage plan shows all documents belonging to the contract
the Framework agreement list offers filter options and status overview
A separate report shows the degree of fulfilment at item level

Connection to other modules

project managementAllocation to projects for the billing of services
Material Requirements PlanningIntegration into the scheduling run for planned call-offs
Price conditionsAutomatic transfer of prices from the contract if required

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