What is shortage quantity in SAP CA-RT-AM - SAP Allocation Management for Retail?

SAP Term: shortage quantity

• Component: CA-RT-AM

• Component Name: SAP Allocation Management for Retail

• Description: The net demand minus the allocated quantity. The shortage quantity expresses a deficit. It can be caused by insufficient availability and additional parameters, such as the presentation stock, maximum stock, and size run rule.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shortage quantity is a term used in SAP Allocation Management for Retail (CA-RT-AM). It is the difference between the quantity of an item that is requested by a customer and the quantity that is available in the inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The shortage quantity can be used to determine how much of an item needs to be allocated to a customer. This can be done by subtracting the available quantity from the requested quantity. For example, if a customer requests 10 items and there are only 5 items available, then the shortage quantity would be 5. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the shortage quantity for each item in order to ensure that customers are not over-allocated. This can help prevent stockouts and ensure that customers receive the items they need in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The shortage quantity can also be used to determine how much of an item needs to be replenished in order to meet customer demand. This can help ensure that inventory levels are maintained and that customers are not left waiting for items that are out of stock.