What is characteristic pattern in SAP SCM-APO-CA-CDP - Characteristics-Dependent Planning?

SAP Term: characteristic pattern

• Component: SCM-APO-CA-CDP

• Component Name: Characteristics-Dependent Planning

• Description: A pattern that is used to determine the valuation of an order demand. The characteristic pattern belongs to the receipt node. It results from: the propagation and/or the standard evaluation The dynamic valuation propagation always overwrites the standard.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic pattern is a feature of the SAP SCM-APO-CA-CDP Characteristics-Dependent Planning component. It is used to define the characteristics of a product or material that are relevant for planning. Characteristic patterns are used to group similar products or materials together, allowing for more efficient planning and forecasting. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristic patterns can be created in the SAP system by defining the characteristics of a product or material that are relevant for planning. This can be done by selecting the relevant characteristics from a list of available options. Once the characteristic pattern has been created, it can be used to group similar products or materials together for more efficient planning and forecasting. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating characteristic patterns, it is important to consider the characteristics that are most relevant for planning. This will ensure that the characteristic pattern is as effective as possible in grouping similar products or materials together. Additionally, it is important to keep the characteristic pattern up-to-date by regularly reviewing and updating it as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristic patterns and how to use them in SAP SCM-APO-CA-CDP Characteristics-Dependent Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and examples on how to create and use characteristic patterns in SAP.