Understanding Consignment Issue in SAP SD

Understanding Consignment Issue in SAP SD, customers have the flexibility to access products stored at their own premises, which are still owned by your company. The trigger for invoicing occurs when customers access these consignment products, leading to the generation of what is known as a “Consignment Issue” invoice (CI). Essentially, Consignment Issue (CI) orders facilitate the movement of materials from the customer’s consignment stock to the customer.

Understanding Consignment Issue in SAP SD

Initiate the process by accessing SAP and entering transaction code VA01 in the command field. Press “Enter” to proceed (or) Navigate through the SAP Menu as follows:
SAP Menu → Logistics → Sales and Distribution → Sales → Order → VA01 – Create

1. In the subsequent screen, provide the following details:
   1. Order Type: Select “Consignment Issue (CI)” from the order type list.
   2. Sales Organization: Choose the relevant sales organization.
   3. Distribution Channel: Specify the distribution channel within the sales organization.
   4. Division Select the division from the available options.
   5. Sales Office: Choose the appropriate sales office.
   6. Sales Group: Specify the sales group relevant to this transaction.
2.  On the next screen, input the following details:
   1. Sold-To Party / Ship-To Party: Provide the necessary party details.
   2. PO Number: If applicable, specify the Purchase Order (PO) number.
   3. PO Date: Enter the required PO date.
   4. Material: Input the material number.
   5. Order Quantity: Specify the quantity of products.