What is rough stock indicator in SAP (CA-RT-CAR-OAA - Omnichannel Article Availability)?

SAP Term: rough stock indicator

• Component: CA-RT-CAR-OAA

• Component Name: Omnichannel Article Availability

• Description: A visual or textual indication in the article catalog of an online store that shows whether an article is available or not, without listing the exact available quantity. You can define custom rough stock indicator categories for example, in stock / low stock / out of stock; or available: yes / no as well as the ranges of available quantities assigned to the categories.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The rough stock indicator is a feature of the CA-RT-CAR-OAA Omnichannel Article Availability component of SAP. It is used to indicate the availability of an article in a store or warehouse. The indicator is based on the current stock level and the minimum stock level set for the article. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The rough stock indicator can be used to determine whether an article is available in a store or warehouse. If the current stock level is equal to or greater than the minimum stock level, then the article is considered available and the indicator will be set to “Yes”. If the current stock level is lower than the minimum stock level, then the article is considered unavailable and the indicator will be set to “No”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the current stock levels and minimum stock levels for each article in order to ensure that the rough stock indicator is accurate. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in availability due to seasonal fluctuations or other factors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The rough stock indicator can be used in conjunction with other features of SAP such as inventory management, order management, and customer service. Additionally, it can be used to provide customers with accurate information about product availability.