When do changes occur in S4Hana?

This documentation explains how steps in the order management process are translated to changes within SAP S4Hana.

1. Changes within the system occur only after a basket item is confirmed. When every item in a basket is either confirmed or removed (deregistered), the confirmed items are either grouped together into a purchase requisition in the S4Hana system or inserted into an existing purchase order. The concise change depends on the type of basket.
2. A created purchase requisition then undergoes a transformation into a purchase order. This transformation is not automatic; it requires a conversion job in S4Hana that someone sets up manually.
3. When there's a need to deliver a basket item, the system initiates what's called an outbound delivery. This process is completed with the issuing of the goods involved.
4. Conversely, if there's a request for accepting a basket item, the system creates an inbound delivery, assuming one doesn't already exist. This process is also finalized and includes the step of receiving the goods, known as a goods receipt.

These steps collectively ensure a smooth flow from the confirmation of basket items to their delivery or acceptance, maintaining efficiency and accuracy in the order management process.