What is package characteristic in SAP PUR-PRP - Procurement Planning?

SAP Term: package characteristic

• Component: PUR-PRP

• Component Name: Procurement Planning

• Description: Attribute that defines a package. If an item with a matching package characteristic is assigned to a subproject, this item will automatically be put into the package containing the package characteristic. Example values: 153W24 front seat, 601856 windshield wiper

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• Key Concepts: 
  A package characteristic is a feature of the SAP Procurement Planning component (PUR-PRP) that allows users to group together related materials and services into a single package. This package can then be used to create a single purchase order for all the items in the package, making it easier to manage and track procurement activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use package characteristics, users must first create a package in the SAP system. This can be done by selecting the “Create Package” option from the PUR-PRP menu. Once the package is created, users can add materials and services to it by selecting the “Add Items” option from the same menu. Finally, users can create a purchase order for the entire package by selecting the “Create Purchase Order” option from the PUR-PRP menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating packages, it is important to ensure that all items in the package are related and necessary for the purchase order. This will help ensure that all items are included in the purchase order and that no unnecessary items are added. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all items in the package have accurate pricing information associated with them so that there are no discrepancies when creating the purchase order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using package characteristics in SAP Procurement Planning, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.