What is product reference in SAP CA-DDF - Demand Data Foundation?

SAP Term: product reference

• Component: CA-DDF

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation

• Description: Product identifier for the product master data received from the various sources.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product reference is a term used in the SAP Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component. It is a way of linking products to each other, allowing them to be grouped together and managed as a single entity. This can be useful for managing inventory, tracking sales, and other related tasks. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product references can be created in the SAP Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component. To do this, you must first create a product group and assign it a unique identifier. Then, you can add products to the group by assigning them the same identifier. This will link them together and allow them to be managed as a single entity. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating product references in the SAP Demand Data Foundation (CA-DDF) component, it is important to ensure that all products in the group have the same attributes. This will ensure that they can be managed as a single entity and that any changes made to one product will be reflected in all others in the group. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Product references are also used in other SAP components such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD). They are used to link products together and manage them as a single entity, allowing for easier tracking and management of inventory and sales.