What is descriptive characteristic in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: descriptive characteristic

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: Product and location are the only characteristics that are transferred from Demand Planning to SNP and Production Planning /Detailed Scheduling PP/DS without having to make further settings. It is however possible to define descriptive characteristics for use in these applications that use Order LiveCache. These characteristics permit more detailed planning in several applications.In order to define a characteristic as a descriptive characteristic, you must enter it in a consumption group. This consumption group can then be assigned to product and to release profiles. Unless you enter the consumption group, the characteristic will not be transferred during release. As far as Demand Planning is concerned descriptive characteristics do not differ from other characteristics.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A descriptive characteristic is a type of attribute in SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Cross-Application Components. It is used to describe a product or material in a more detailed way than a standard characteristic. Descriptive characteristics can be used to differentiate between similar products or materials, and can be used to create more accurate forecasts and plans. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Descriptive characteristics can be used in the APO Cross-Application Components to create more detailed forecasts and plans. They can also be used to differentiate between similar products or materials, allowing for more accurate forecasting and planning. To use descriptive characteristics, they must first be created in the system. Once created, they can be assigned to products or materials as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating descriptive characteristics, it is important to ensure that they are as specific as possible. This will help ensure that the forecasts and plans created using them are as accurate as possible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the descriptive characteristics are properly assigned to the appropriate products or materials. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on descriptive characteristics in SAP's APO Cross-Application Components, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_APO_Cross-Application_Components/7.5/en-US