What is deployment reservation quantity in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: deployment reservation quantity

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Quantity that remains in the source location in one period during the deployment run to cover sales orders and/or planned independent demand forecasts in the source location. The system does not save the quantity as an order in LiveCache but in a time series key figure.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Deployment reservation quantity is a feature of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that allows users to reserve a certain amount of material for a specific deployment period. This ensures that the material is available when needed and prevents over- or under-stocking. The deployment reservation quantity is calculated based on the forecasted demand and the desired safety stock level. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the deployment reservation quantity feature, users must first enter the forecasted demand for a given period. Then, they must enter the desired safety stock level. The system will then calculate the deployment reservation quantity based on these two inputs. The deployment reservation quantity can be adjusted manually if needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep in mind that the deployment reservation quantity should be adjusted periodically to ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect the forecasted demand or safety stock level when adjusting the deployment reservation quantity. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the deployment reservation quantity feature, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Supply Network Planning (SNP). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature effectively.