What is Customer Requirement in SAP AP-CR - SCM-SCC Customer Requirement Processing?

SAP Term: Customer Requirement

• Component: AP-CR

• Component Name: SCM-SCC Customer Requirement Processing

• Description: A requirement that is derived from a sales order, customer quote, service order, or that is an intra-company stock transfer requirement and to which details on the anticipated availability date of materials required to fulfill the requirement may be added. It contains the quantities of materials required at specific dates as well as information about which materials will be available or delivered in which quantities at which dates.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Customer Requirement is a component of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. It is used to manage customer demand and ensure that customer requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Customer Requirement component of APO allows users to create, manage, and track customer orders, as well as monitor customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Customer Requirement component of APO can be used to create customer orders, track customer demand, and monitor customer requirements. It also allows users to set up alerts for when customer orders are not met or when customer demand changes. Additionally, the Customer Requirement component can be used to generate reports on customer orders and demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Customer Requirement component of APO, it is important to ensure that all customer orders are tracked accurately and that any changes in customer demand are monitored closely. Additionally, it is important to set up alerts for when customer orders are not met or when customer demand changes. This will help ensure that customers' needs are met in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Customer Requirement component of APO is part of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Other components of APO include Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), Global Available-to-Promise (GATP), and Demand Planning (DP).