What is aggregation in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: aggregation

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: The summation of the scheduled quantities of a scheduling agreement item within a specified time period to arrive at a total quantity for each period. The type of aggregation and the period are controlled by the creation profile. The periods for the aggregation can be defined as follows: Daily Weekly Monthly According to planning calendar &EXAMPLE& In a time interval of 15 working days, there is one schedule line for each day covering a quantity of 10 pieces per day. The release creation profile specifies that schedule lines are to be aggregated weekly. The aggregation results in three schedule lines, each of 50 pieces.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aggregation in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing is the process of combining multiple items into a single item. This is done to simplify the purchasing process and reduce the number of items that need to be tracked. Aggregation can be done manually or automatically, depending on the system configuration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, aggregation can be used to combine multiple items into a single item. This can be done manually by selecting the items to be aggregated and then entering the desired quantity for each item. Alternatively, aggregation can be done automatically by setting up an aggregation rule in the system configuration. This rule will define which items should be aggregated and how much of each item should be included in the aggregate item. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an aggregation rule, it is important to consider the impact that aggregation will have on inventory levels and pricing. Aggregating items may result in higher inventory levels and lower prices, so it is important to ensure that these changes are taken into account when setting up the rule. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all items being aggregated are compatible with each other and will not cause any issues when combined. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aggregation in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation or contact your system administrator. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to set up and use aggregation in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing.