What is characteristic values combination in SAP SCM-APO-PPS-MMP - Model Mix Planning?

SAP Term: characteristic values combination

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-MMP

• Component Name: Model Mix Planning

• Description: The linking of characteristic values for which you have maintained a restriction. You define the characteristic values in the Class System.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic values combination is a feature of Model Mix Planning (MMP) in SAP's Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). It allows users to define a combination of characteristic values that can be used to group products together for planning purposes. For example, a user could define a combination of characteristic values such as "size" and "color" to group products together. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use characteristic values combination, users must first define the characteristics they want to use. This can be done in the Characteristics tab of the MMP configuration. Once the characteristics have been defined, users can create combinations of these characteristics by selecting them from the drop-down list in the Combinations tab. Finally, users can assign products to these combinations by selecting them from the drop-down list in the Products tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating combinations of characteristic values, it is important to consider how they will be used for planning purposes. For example, if a user wants to group products together based on size and color, they should make sure that all products with the same size and color are assigned to the same combination. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use characteristic values combination in SAP's APO, please refer to the official SAP documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_PPS_MMP/7.5/en-US