What is 'priority factor' in SAP SCM-APO-MD - Master Data?

priority factor - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A numeric value which is used to specify the priority of each branch of an supersession chain, location substitution chain or location product substitution chain.

priority factor - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Priority factor is a numerical value used in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data to prioritize the order of certain tasks. It is used to determine which tasks should be completed first and which tasks should be completed last. The higher the priority factor, the higher the priority of the task. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Priority factor can be used in SAP SCM-APO-MD Master Data to prioritize tasks. To set a priority factor, go to the “Priority Factor” field in the task details and enter a numerical value. The higher the number, the higher the priority of the task. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting priority factors, it is important to consider how important each task is and how much time it will take to complete. This will help you determine which tasks should have a higher priority factor and which tasks should have a lower priority factor. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Priority factors are also used in other SAP modules such as SAP ERP and SAP CRM. For more information on how to use priority factors in these modules, please refer to the relevant documentation.