What is 'exclusion category' in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

exclusion category - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: An exclusion category pools exclusion reasons. Examples for exclusion categories include TPOP and product groups.

exclusion category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Exclusion category is a feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to exclude certain parts from the planning process. This feature is useful for parts that are not needed for the current planning cycle, or for parts that are not available in the current inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the exclusion category feature, users must first define the exclusion categories in the system. This can be done by going to the “Define Exclusion Categories” menu in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. Once the categories have been defined, users can then assign parts to the appropriate exclusion category. This can be done by going to the “Assign Parts to Exclusion Categories” menu in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning parts to an exclusion category, it is important to make sure that all relevant information is included. This includes the part number, description, and any other relevant information that may be needed for future planning cycles. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which parts have been assigned to which exclusion categories, as this will help ensure that all parts are accounted for during future planning cycles. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the exclusion category feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there