What is a prerequisite for issuing delivery reminders for a purchase order?

Issuing delivery reminders for a purchase order is contingent upon maintaining reminder periods in the purchase order item. This is crucial because the reminder periods define the time frames within which a reminder notification will be triggered based on the delivery deadlines specified in the purchase order. By establishing these periods, the system can automatically generate reminders when suppliers have not delivered goods as scheduled.

This setup ensures that procurement teams are proactively informed about pending deliveries, allowing them to take necessary actions to follow up with suppliers and manage inventory levels effectively. Without these defined reminder periods, the system would lack the parameters necessary to initiate delivery reminders, potentially leading to missed deadlines and supply chain disruptions.

Other options, while relevant within the broader purchasing and procurement process, do not serve as prerequisites for the specific function of issuing delivery reminders. For instance, setting message determination in Customizing primarily relates to configuring how and when messages (like purchase order confirmations) are sent, but it does not directly influence the reminder functionality itself.