What is safety stock planning profile in SAP SCM-APO-SNP - Supply Network Planning (SNP)?

SAP Term: safety stock planning profile

• Component: SCM-APO-SNP

• Component Name: Supply Network Planning (SNP)

• Description: Profile that contains settings to control the extended safety stock planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Safety stock planning profile is a component of SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP) that helps to determine the optimal safety stock levels for a given product. It takes into account factors such as demand variability, lead times, and inventory costs to determine the optimal safety stock level. The safety stock planning profile also allows users to set up different safety stock levels for different products or locations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the safety stock planning profile, users must first define the parameters for the safety stock calculation. This includes setting up the demand variability, lead times, and inventory costs. Once these parameters are set, users can then enter the desired safety stock levels for each product or location. The system will then calculate the optimal safety stock level based on these parameters. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the safety stock planning profile, it is important to consider all of the factors that could affect the optimal safety stock level. This includes demand variability, lead times, and inventory costs. Additionally, it is important to consider any seasonal fluctuations in demand when setting up the safety stock levels. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a safety stock planning profile in SAP Supply Network Planning (SNP), please refer to SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide more detailed information on how to use this feature in SAP SNP.