What is market unit in SAP CA-RT-AM - SAP Allocation Management for Retail?

SAP Term: market unit

• Component: CA-RT-AM

• Component Name: SAP Allocation Management for Retail

• Description: An allocator’s area of responsibility. A market unit consists of a list of stores and one or more distribution centers. It combines stores that have a unified merchandising strategy from a sales and allocation point of view. The market unit can be managed by several allocators who are responsible for parts of or for the entire assortment. For example, a market unit might represent all stores and distribution centers in a country or in a group of countries.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A market unit is a component of SAP Allocation Management for Retail (CA-RT-AM). It is a way to group together different stores, warehouses, and other retail locations that are part of the same market. This allows for better management of inventory and allocation of resources across multiple locations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Market units can be used to manage inventory and allocate resources across multiple locations. This can be done by setting up different market units for each location and then assigning resources to each market unit. This allows for better control over inventory and allocation of resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up market units, it is important to consider the size and scope of the market. For example, if the market is large, it may be beneficial to create multiple market units in order to better manage inventory and allocate resources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Allocation Management for Retail (CA-RT-AM) is a tool that helps retailers manage their inventory and allocate resources across multiple locations. It also provides insights into customer behavior and helps retailers make better decisions about their inventory and allocation of resources.