What is initial allocation in SAP CA-RT-AM - SAP Allocation Management for Retail?

SAP Term: initial allocation

• Component: CA-RT-AM

• Component Name: SAP Allocation Management for Retail

• Description: The first assignment of new products to the stores. The initial allocation is usually performed at the start of a season, collection, or theme.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Initial allocation is a feature of SAP Allocation Management for Retail (CA-RT-AM) that allows retailers to allocate inventory to stores based on predetermined criteria. This feature helps retailers to ensure that the right products are in the right stores at the right time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use initial allocation, retailers must first define the criteria for allocating inventory. This includes setting up rules for how much inventory should be allocated to each store, as well as any other factors that should be taken into account when making allocations. Once the criteria have been set, retailers can then use the initial allocation feature to automatically allocate inventory to stores based on these criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the criteria for initial allocation, it is important to consider factors such as store size, customer demand, and seasonality. This will help ensure that the right products are allocated to the right stores at the right time. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the criteria for initial allocation in order to ensure that it remains up-to-date and relevant. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP Allocation Management for Retail (CA-RT-AM), please visit the SAP website: https://www.sap.com/products/allocation-management-retail.html