What is minimum days' supply in SAP AP-SDM - SCM Supply and Demand Matching?

SAP Term: minimum days' supply

• Component: AP-SDM

• Component Name: SCM Supply and Demand Matching

• Description: A minimum amount of time, specified in days, for which the stock of a material in a supply planning area must cover requirements. If there is a shortfall in this days' supply, the system triggers an exception. Customer-specific settings can be used to define which stocks are taken into account.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Minimum days' supply is a parameter used in the SAP Supply and Demand Matching (SDM) component of the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (AP-SDM) module. It is used to determine the minimum number of days' supply that should be maintained for a particular item in order to meet customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The minimum days' supply parameter is used to set the minimum number of days' supply that should be maintained for a particular item. This parameter can be adjusted based on the customer's demand for the item, as well as other factors such as lead times and inventory levels. The parameter can also be adjusted to account for seasonal fluctuations in demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the minimum days' supply parameter, it is important to consider the customer's demand for the item, as well as other factors such as lead times and inventory levels. Additionally, it is important to consider seasonal fluctuations in demand when setting this parameter. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Supply and Demand Matching (SDM) and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (AP-SDM), please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.