Item Catagory in Order/Delivery

Hi Experts,
when we create an order ,the Line item in that order will behave according to Item catagory. Hence If we create Delivery with reference to that Order , same Line item will be copied from Order to delivery. So If this is the Case, why do we need to define Item catagories for Delivery.Can anybody please explain with simple example.
Thanks,
Kanna Palle
Edited by: kanna palle on Dec 9, 2008 7:02 AM

Dear Kanna,
Check with, T. Code: 0VLP (zero-VLP)
There, select an Item Category and Read the description for every Field. This will give the information about the behaviour of that Item category, within the Delivery-Doc.
Some Key-Points are:
1. It ensures, whether the Item is relevant for pcking or not.
2. Relevant checks for Delivery Qty. from Order Qty. ( i.e. checks for overdelivery)
3. Automatic Batch Determination
4. Controls whether it makes sense to enter an item in the SD document with this item category without specifying a material.
Best Regards,
Amit
Note: Related Threads:
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