What is distribution demand in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: distribution demand

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Stock transfers that are generated during the SNP planning process and updated in every planning phase. The distribution demand shows the supplying location's view of these stock transfers the view from the receiving location is provided by the distribution receipts. The following three different forms of distribution demand exist, depending on the SNP planning phase: Planned distribution demand: This refers to the SNP stock transfers that are generated during the SNP run. Confirmed distribution demand: This refers to the deployment stock transfers that are generated during the deployment run. TLB-confirmed distribution demand: This refers to the TLB shipments that are generated during the TLB run. The "Distribution Demand MRP Area" is a special case. It includes stock transfer reservations generated during the SNP run for stock transfers for which at least one location is an MRP area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Distribution demand is a term used in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP). It is the total demand for a product that needs to be fulfilled by a distribution center. This demand is calculated based on the sales orders, forecasted demand, and inventory levels of the product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SNP, distribution demand is used to determine the supply chain requirements for a product. It helps to identify the necessary resources and materials needed to fulfill the demand. The distribution demand can be used to create supply plans and optimize the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the distribution demand in order to ensure that the supply chain is running efficiently. It is also important to monitor changes in the distribution demand in order to adjust the supply chain accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Distribution demand is closely related to other terms such as inventory levels, sales orders, and forecasted demand. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).