What is Planning View of Inventory in SAP AP-SDM - SCM Supply and Demand Matching?

SAP Term: Planning View of Inventory

• Component: AP-SDM

• Component Name: SCM Supply and Demand Matching

• Description: A view of a material stock aggregated at the level of the supply planning area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The Planning View of Inventory is a component of SAP's Supply and Demand Matching (SDM) module. It provides a graphical representation of the inventory levels of a company, allowing users to quickly identify potential supply and demand imbalances. The Planning View of Inventory also allows users to set up alerts for when inventory levels reach certain thresholds. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Planning View of Inventory can be accessed through the SAP GUI. Once in the view, users can select the inventory items they wish to view and set up alerts for when inventory levels reach certain thresholds. The view also allows users to compare inventory levels across different locations and time periods. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up alerts for inventory levels, it is important to consider the lead time for replenishing stock. This will ensure that the alert is triggered at the right time, allowing users to take action before stock runs out. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Planning View of Inventory is part of SAP's Supply and Demand Matching (SDM) module. Other components of SDM include the Demand Forecasting module, which allows users to forecast future demand for products, and the Supply Planning module, which allows users to plan supply chains in order to meet customer demand.