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

SAP Term: dependent characteristic

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: Technically two CBF characteristics are dependent if they are contained in the same CBF table. In such a table you define the permitted combinations of characteristic values. Two characteristics are also implicitly dependent if they are in two separate CBF tables, but both have the same dependent characteristic.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dependent characteristics are used in SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning to define the relationship between two characteristics. This relationship is used to determine the value of one characteristic based on the value of another. For example, a dependent characteristic might be used to define the relationship between a product's size and its price. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use dependent characteristics, you must first define the relationship between two characteristics. This can be done by creating a table that maps the values of one characteristic to the values of another. Once this table is created, you can then assign it to a dependent characteristic in SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a table for a dependent characteristic, it is important to make sure that all possible values of both characteristics are included in the table. This will ensure that all possible combinations of values are accounted for when determining the value of one characteristic based on the value of another. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on dependent characteristics in SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_FCS/7.5/en-US.