What is 'item characteristic' in SAP PUR-PRP - Procurement Planning?

item characteristic - Overview

• Component: PUR-PRP

• Component Name: Procurement Planning

• Description: An item attribute used in the business configuration as one of the criteria to determine default durations for tasks.

item characteristic - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Item characteristics are used in the SAP Procurement Planning component to define the characteristics of an item. These characteristics can include size, color, weight, and other attributes that are important for the item. The item characteristics are used to determine the best procurement plan for the item. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use item characteristics in SAP Procurement Planning, they must first be defined in the system. This is done by creating a characteristic type and assigning it to an item. Once the characteristic type is assigned, it can be used to determine the best procurement plan for the item. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining item characteristics in SAP Procurement Planning, it is important to ensure that all relevant attributes are included. This will help ensure that the best procurement plan is chosen for the item. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the item characteristics as this could affect the procurement plan chosen for the item. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use item characteristics in SAP Procurement Planning, please refer to SAP’s documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks on how to effectively use item characteristics in SAP Procurement Planning.