What is 'target attribute' in SAP CA-DDF - Demand Data Foundation?

target attribute - Overview

• Component: CA-DDF

• Component Name: Demand Data Foundation

• Description: A field whose value is derived from values of source attributes after applying derivation instructions.

target attribute - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Target attribute is a term used in the SAP component CA-DDF Demand Data Foundation. It is a characteristic of an object that can be used to define the target of a demand forecast. Target attributes are used to define the scope of the forecast and can include product, customer, region, and other characteristics. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Target attributes are used to define the scope of a demand forecast. For example, if you want to forecast demand for a specific product, you would use the product as the target attribute. Similarly, if you want to forecast demand for a specific customer, you would use the customer as the target attribute. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining target attributes for a demand forecast, it is important to consider all relevant characteristics that could affect the forecast. For example, if you are forecasting demand for a product in a specific region, you should include both the product and region as target attributes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Target attributes are closely related to other concepts in SAP such as key figures and filters. Key figures are used to define what data will be included in the forecast and filters are used to further refine the scope of the forecast.