What is characteristic values combination in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: characteristic values combination

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: In a master planning object structure you define the charcteristics to be used for planning. Before you can start planning you must define possible values for these characteristics. You enter the values in combinations and not individually. This means that you only create planning objects for those combinations that are actually used. You must enter a value for each characteristic in the combination.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic values combination is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning that allows users to create combinations of characteristics and their values. This feature enables users to create a single demand plan for multiple products with different characteristics. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use characteristic values combination, users must first define the characteristics and their values in the system. Then, they can create a combination of these characteristics and their values. This combination can then be used to create a single demand plan for multiple products with different characteristics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a characteristic values combination, it is important to ensure that all the characteristics and their values are correctly defined in the system. This will ensure that the demand plan created is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristic values combination, please refer to the SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning documentation.