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

SAP Term: expiring quantity

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: The quantity of the product whose shelf life ends in the given period of time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Expiring quantity is a term used in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP). It is the amount of a product that is expected to expire before it can be used. This quantity is calculated based on the expiration date of the product and the current date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Expiring quantity can be used to determine how much of a product needs to be replaced or replenished. It can also be used to plan for future production and inventory levels. The expiring quantity can be viewed in the SNP planning book or in the SNP planning table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of expiring quantities in order to ensure that products are not wasted or expired before they can be used. It is also important to monitor expiring quantities in order to ensure that production and inventory levels are adequate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Expiring quantity is related to other terms such as safety stock, reorder point, and lead time. These terms are all related to inventory management and supply chain planning.