What is phase-out profile in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: phase-out profile

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: Forecast curve that the system creates using historical data of products from the same phase-out group. The system uses this profile to create forecast values for discontinued products that belong to this phase-out group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A phase-out profile is a feature of SAP's SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning component that allows users to define the rate at which a product is phased out of the system. This profile can be used to determine when a product should be removed from the system, and how quickly it should be removed. The profile can also be used to determine when a product should be replaced with a new one. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the phase-out profile, users must first define the rate at which the product should be phased out. This can be done by setting a start date and an end date for the phase-out period. The user can then specify how quickly the product should be phased out by setting a rate of decline for each day in the phase-out period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a phase-out profile, it is important to consider the impact that phasing out a product will have on other products in the system. For example, if one product is being phased out, it may affect the demand for other products in the system. It is also important to consider how quickly the product should be phased out in order to minimize disruption to other products in the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The phase-out profile feature is part of SAP's SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning component, which provides users with tools for forecasting demand and managing inventory levels. Other features of this component include demand planning models, inventory optimization tools, and supply chain analytics.