What is consumer unit of measure in SAP CA-DDF - Demand Data Foundation?

SAP Term: consumer unit of measure

• Component: CA-DDF

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation

• Description: The unit that a consumer purchases at the cash register in a store. This unit of measure is typically without a dimension and cannot be used for aggregation purposes. However, it allows you to quantify the number of times a product goes through the cash register without taking the number of single products or weight or volume into account. &Example& Consumer 1 takes a bottle of soda to the cash register At POS, one purchase is registered. Consumer 2 takes a six-pack of soda to the cash register At POS, one purchase is registered. Consumer 3 takes two bottles of soda to the cash register At POS, two purchases are registered. The total number of consumer units of measure is 4.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Consumer unit of measure (CUM) is a term used in the SAP Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component. It is a unit of measure that is used to define the quantity of a product that is consumed by a customer. For example, if a customer orders 10 units of a product, the CUM would be 10. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The CUM is used to define the quantity of a product that is consumed by a customer. This information can be used to calculate the total cost of an order, as well as to track inventory levels and customer demand. The CUM can also be used to determine the pricing of products, as different customers may have different pricing structures based on their CUMs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the CUM for a product, it is important to ensure that it accurately reflects the quantity of the product that is being consumed by the customer. This will ensure that the pricing and inventory levels are accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the CUM over time, as this can affect pricing and inventory levels. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The CUM is closely related to other terms such as unit of measure (UOM), which is used to define the quantity of a product that is sold by a supplier. Additionally, it is related to terms such as order unit (OU), which is used to define the quantity of a product that is ordered by a customer.