What is 'maximum coverage period' in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

maximum coverage period - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: Defines the period whose requirements the Transport Load Builder TLB may cover at the maximum in the process of shipment upsizing. The TLB may bring forward only that number of deployment stock transfers in Supply Network Planning of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization SAP APO or replenishment orders in SAP Supply Network Collaboration of or for the product that are necessary to cover requirements in this period.

maximum coverage period - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The Maximum Coverage Period (MCP) is a setting in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data that determines the maximum amount of time a demand forecast can be used for planning. It is used to ensure that the most up-to-date data is used for planning and that outdated data is not used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The MCP can be set in the SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data by selecting the “Maximum Coverage Period” option from the menu. Once selected, a user can enter the desired number of days for which the demand forecast should be valid. This setting will then be applied to all demand forecasts in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the MCP should be set to a value that is appropriate for the specific business needs. For example, if demand forecasts are updated on a weekly basis, then the MCP should be set to 7 days. This will ensure that only the most up-to-date data is used for planning. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The MCP setting can also be used in conjunction with other settings in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data, such as the “Minimum Coverage Period” and “Maximum Forecast Horizon” settings. These settings can help ensure that only relevant data is used for planning and that outdated data is not used.