What is order plan for aggregation in SAP CA-DDF - Demand Data Foundation?

SAP Term: order plan for aggregation

• Component: CA-DDF

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation

• Description: for Retail -RT An order plan that is specifically intended for use in replenishment planning scenarios in which order quantities need to be handled on aggregated levels. Such scenarios include Multi-Echelon Replenishment MER and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment CPFR. The order quantities can be aggregated for a particular date and time range across different product locations, or for a particular product location across different order dates and times. An order plan for aggregation consists of order plan items that are optimized for aggregation purposes. As a result, they are not suitable for use as individual items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order plan for aggregation is a feature of the Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component of SAP. It allows users to aggregate orders from multiple sources into one order plan. This helps to reduce the complexity of managing multiple orders and simplifies the process of creating a single order plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the order plan for aggregation feature, users must first create an order plan in the Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component. Once the order plan is created, users can then add orders from multiple sources into the order plan. The orders can be added manually or automatically using an automated process. Once all the orders are added, users can then view and manage the order plan in one place. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an order plan for aggregation, it is important to ensure that all orders are correctly added and that all data is accurate. This will help to ensure that the order plan is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the order plan to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component of SAP also includes other features such as demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics. These features can be used in conjunction with the order plan for aggregation feature to further improve efficiency and accuracy in managing orders.