What is demand-quantity-oriented rounding method in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: demand-quantity-oriented rounding method

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Rounding method, for which the rounding results depend on the the demand quantity. The demand-quantity-oriented rounding method is mainly used for the planning services of service parts planning, but can also be selected for Global ATP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The demand-quantity-oriented rounding method is a feature of SAP's SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning component. It is used to round off the quantity of a demand item to the nearest multiple of the minimum order quantity (MOQ). This helps to ensure that the demand item is ordered in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the demand-quantity-oriented rounding method, you must first set up the MOQ for each demand item. This can be done in the SAP system by navigating to the SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning component and selecting the “Set Up MOQ” option. Once this is done, you can then enable the demand-quantity-oriented rounding method by navigating to the “Rounding Method” option and selecting “Demand Quantity Oriented”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the MOQ for each demand item, it is important to consider both the cost and availability of the item. If an item is expensive or difficult to obtain, it may be beneficial to set a higher MOQ in order to reduce costs and ensure availability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning component, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_SPP/7.5/en-US.