What is category in SAP CA-RT-AP - SAP Assortment Planning?

SAP Term: category

• Component: CA-RT-AP

• Component Name: SAP Assortment Planning

• Description: A level of the product hierarchy that groups products with common characteristics. For example, the "Dairy" category might contain products such as milk, yogurts, and cheeses.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Category in SAP Assortment Planning is a way to group products together based on their characteristics. It is used to create a hierarchy of products and to define the assortment structure. Categories can be used to define product ranges, product families, and product lines. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Assortment Planning, categories are used to define the assortment structure. This structure is used to determine which products should be included in the assortment and how they should be grouped together. Categories can also be used to define product ranges, product families, and product lines. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating categories in SAP Assortment Planning, it is important to consider how the categories will be used. For example, if the categories are being used to define product ranges, then it is important to ensure that the categories are properly defined and that they accurately reflect the desired product range. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about categories in SAP Assortment Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about how to use categories in SAP Assortment Planning.