What is model category in SAP CA-DDF-RT - Demand Data Foundation for Retail?

SAP Term: model category

• Component: CA-DDF-RT

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation for Retail

• Description: An intermediate value used in Customizing to map Material Requirements Planning MRP types to demand model definitions. Model categories allow flexibility in using different demand model definitions to forecast different product types at the same time for example, never-out-of-stock products and short life cycle products.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Model Category is a component of the Demand Data Foundation for Retail (CA-DDF-RT) in SAP. It is used to define the characteristics of a model, such as its size, color, and style. It also allows for the creation of hierarchies between models, which can be used to group them together for easier management. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Model Category is used to create and manage models in SAP. To create a model category, go to the Demand Data Foundation for Retail (CA-DDF-RT) in SAP and select “Create Model Category” from the menu. Enter the name of the model category and select the characteristics that will be associated with it. Once created, you can add models to the category by selecting “Add Model” from the menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a model category, it is important to consider how it will be used in the future. Think about how you will use it to group models together and how you will use it to search for specific models. This will help you create a more efficient and effective model category. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using Model Category in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.