What is Purchase Plan in SAP AP-DP - SCM-OP Demand Planning?

SAP Term: Purchase Plan

• Component: AP-DP

• Component Name: SCM-OP Demand Planning

• Description: A structural description of a plan referring to actual and forecast data based on past purchasing volume.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Purchase Plan is a component of SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) Demand Planning module. It is used to create and manage purchase plans for materials and services. The purchase plan is based on the demand forecast and the inventory policy, and it helps to ensure that the right amount of materials and services are available when needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The purchase plan is created by entering the forecasted demand, inventory policy, and other relevant information into the system. The system then calculates the optimal purchase plan based on this information. The purchase plan can be adjusted manually or automatically based on changes in demand or inventory levels. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase plan, it is important to consider the lead time for each material or service. This will help ensure that the right amount of materials and services are available when needed. It is also important to consider any seasonal fluctuations in demand when creating a purchase plan. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP APO Demand Planning module also includes other components such as the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module, which is used to optimize supply chain operations, and the Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) module, which is used to check availability of materials and services.