What is option plan in SAP CA-RT-AP - SAP Assortment Planning?

SAP Term: option plan

• Component: CA-RT-AP

• Component Name: SAP Assortment Planning

• Description: A means of determining the optimum number of options for each category, based on product attributes and key figures. The attributes used in the option plan for this purpose are ones that have been defined as planning attributes for the category. A specific number of options can be planned for each combination of attribute values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Option plan is a feature of SAP Assortment Planning (CA-RT-AP) that allows users to create and manage different product options. It enables users to define and manage product options, such as size, color, and material, and to assign them to products. Option plans can be used to create product variants that can be used in assortment planning. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Option plans are created in the SAP Assortment Planning (CA-RT-AP) application. To create an option plan, users must first define the option characteristics, such as size, color, and material. Then they must assign the option characteristics to products. Finally, they must define the option rules for each product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an option plan, it is important to consider the different combinations of options that may be available for each product. This will help ensure that all possible combinations are accounted for when creating the option plan. Additionally, it is important to consider how the option plan will be used in assortment planning. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Assortment Planning (CA-RT-AP), please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA_RT_AP/latest/en-US. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use SAP Assortment Planning (CA-RT-AP).