Route change in sales order

[AAkash1]

Hi All,

We have a scenario, in which we have a sales order item with route (Road), later if we change the route, will this impact the sales order confirmation dates in standard?

[Kamboj]

Hi @AAkash1 

Yes in standard, changing the route of a sales order can impact the confirmation dates, because the delivery scheduling uses route-dependent lead times to calculate them.

SAP Standard :

When you change the route on a sales order item, SAP triggers a re-scheduling of the item.

This happens because the route determines transit time and transportation lead times, which directly affect the delivery and goods issue dates. When you change the route, SAP recalculates these dates using the new route’s parameters. As a result, confirmed schedule lines may change, especially if availability check (ATP) is also active.

Further below points can be considered for checking

ATP Check: If ATP is enabled, the system will run a new availability check after the route is changed. This can lead to a change in confirmation quantity and/or date.

Scheduling Configuration: In customizing (IMG > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Delivery Scheduling and Transportation Scheduling), the system is set to re-trigger scheduling when key fields like route are updated.

User Exit / BADI: In some cases, standard logic might be enhanced or restricted using custom logic so you can check in system if you're not seeing the standard results.

[Lakshmipathi]

It depends on your configuration.  If the transit days are maintained in Route Determination configuration, yes it will impact; else, no impact.

[Stanislaw_Stefanowski]

Hi @AAkash1,

Yes, if the route in the sales order is changed, the system will carry out rescheduling and calculate new dates.

Best regards