What is value chain item in SAP CA-VCM - Value Chain Management?

SAP Term: value chain item

• Component: CA-VCM

• Component Name: Value Chain Management

• Description: The end-to-end flow of an item within a value chain. The value chain item originates from the business object item in the initial process step and is then transferred to the business object of the subsequent process steps. The master data of the item does not change during processing in the value chain. For example: 1. Process step "Create sales order": sales order item 2. Process step "Create purchase order": purchase order item 3. Process step "Create sales order": sales order item 4. Process step "Create outbound delivery": outbound delivery item

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• Key Concepts: 
  Value chain item is a term used in SAP's Value Chain Management (CA-VCM) component. It is a type of object that represents a product or service that is part of a value chain. A value chain is a sequence of activities that are performed to create and deliver a product or service to the customer. Each activity in the value chain is represented by a value chain item. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Value chain items can be used to model the activities in a value chain. They can be used to track the progress of each activity, as well as to identify potential bottlenecks or areas for improvement. They can also be used to analyze the cost and profitability of each activity in the value chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating value chain items, it is important to ensure that they are accurately linked to other objects in the system, such as materials, resources, and cost centers. This will ensure that all relevant information is captured and tracked correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Value Chain Management component, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA-VCM/1/en-US.