Display External Batch Usage
Application component: Materials Management
App type: SAP GUI
Description:  The use of batches plays a central role in the monitoring and tracking of materials. The batch where-used list fulfils the legal and technical requirements in terms of full verification of the composition and origin of materials. At the same time, certain materials also have to be accounted for right through to the consumer. Not only is this legally required for certain materials, in some cases it is also desirable. The information required here is transferred in the delivery note and entered. The representation is not explicitly dependent on the manufacturer. A simple bill of material for the material is used as a basis for the input screen. As far as ammunition is concerned, for example, it is essential that only ammunition that is safe, effective, and functional is used. This means that information about which ammunition is/was used where, and where it is stored must be available at any time. Ammunition monitoring must ensure that changes to ammunition are recognized in time and the required measures initiated (such as a block). In the medical corps, it must be possible to trace medicines that require documentation (according to the transfusion law) right through to the patient. In the case of other materials, the material or batch in question must be tracked right through to the end consumer (such as avgas). 
Key features:  The following functions are available:   Batch number assignment You use this function to assign a number to the batch to identify it uniquely.   Batch specification You use this function to describe each batch uniquely using characteristics and characteristic values. You define the allowed range of values in the assigned material master record.   Batch status management You use this function to indicate whether a batch is suitable for use. You set the status   Manually in the batch master record, or when the goods are received   Automatically in the usage decision in Quality Management     Batch determination You can use this function to find batches in stock that satisfy various criteria, such as:   For goods issue postings   When combining suitable material components for production and process orders   When creating a delivery according to certain customer requirements     Batch where-used list The batch where-used list shows the path that a batch has taken from the procurement stage right through to its delivery to the customer.   Item split In a delivery item split, a different batch can be assigned to each split item. The relevant external batch number is entered for each of these delivery item batches.   Bill of material This function is a prerequisite for the use of the Load BOM as Template function.   
Business roles: Material Planner - Authorized Materials| Master Data Specialist - Authorized Material Data| Organizational Planner - Force Element
Master Data Specialist - Authorized Material Data : 
Manages the definition of authorized material and building hierarchy trees of authorized materials. Supports both the sustainability and the utilization of authorized material.

Material Planner - Authorized Materials : 
Ensures best-possible assignment of authorized material over various requesting units to fulfill their Requirements. Assigns an authorized Material to Structure Elements

Organizational Planner - Force Element : 
Is responsible for creation and adjustment of organizational structures (Force Elements) in Defense & Security organizations. Initially creates the object and adds minimal data such as Name, Description, Characteristics or Command Relationships.