Returnable transport packaging for Subcontracting material

[velmurugan_chellappa]

Dear All,

I have a doubt regarding a new process to be followed in our company. We need to issue raw material to our subcontractor for processing. We also intend to send packaging material to the subcontractor along with the raw material. Ie We are sending the raw material to the subcontractor along with the packaging material ( say, in boxes).

I would like to know how to address this issue.

What We tried

Standard SAP is allowing the vendor's Packaging material to be "received" from the vendor when we Purchase material from the vendor using movement type 501 'M'. After this, we are able to see this as a "special stock" as RTP ( Returnable Transport Packaging ) in T code MMBE. After this we can issue the packaging material  back to the vendor using movement type 502 'M' . There is also a provision to send " our" packaging material to a customer through a Sale order, and receive it back from them.

But is there any standard process for sending "our" packaging to a subcontractor and receiving it back from them ?

We also tried including the packaging material in BOM, and sending it through 541 movement  but in this case, when we perform Goods receipt ( 101 movement of the parent material ), the packaging material gets consumed, which should not happen. We want them back in stock.

We also tried using the option "Non - Ordered item" for the packaging material while performing Goods Receipt of the parent material. But this would increase the stock of the packaging material without us even issuing the same to the vendor initially. ie  More stock will be there than is actually present.

So how else do we address this issue ?

Regards,

Velu

[Prasoon · Accepted solution]

Hi,

   You may issue the packaging material in MB1B with 541 movement directly to vendor, without BOM reference or PO reference. You should not add the packaging material to BOM. Once the actual FG is delivered by the subcontractor, you may do 542 in MB1B to return the packaging material.

   Refer the similar thread:

   Also refer the help doc: Special Stock in Subcontract Purchase Requisitions and PurchaseOrders

Regards,

AKPT

Message was edited by: AKPT MM

[CBurak · Accepted solution]

Hello, I appreciate your valuable insights. Could you guide us on how we might incorporate Outbound Delivery and EWM into the Sloc?