What is placeholder product in SAP (CA-DDF-RT - Demand Data Foundation for Retail)?

SAP Term: placeholder product

• Component: CA-DDF-RT

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation for Retail

• Description: A temporary product created as pre-version of a product that does not yet exist in the leading master data system but is required for planning purposes. A placeholder product is not represented by a particular product type, but by a particular product status code that can be combined with different product types.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A placeholder product is a type of product in SAP's Demand Data Foundation for Retail (CA-DDF-RT) component. It is used to represent a product that does not have a specific SKU or item number, but still needs to be tracked in the system. Placeholder products are typically used for items that are not sold directly, such as promotional items or samples. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Placeholder products can be created in the system by entering the necessary information, such as the product name and description. Once created, they can be used in the same way as any other product, such as for tracking inventory or sales. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating placeholder products, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will ensure that the placeholder product can be tracked accurately and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on placeholder products and how to use them in SAP's Demand Data Foundation for Retail (CA-DDF-RT) component, please refer to the official SAP documentation.