What is phase-out group in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: phase-out group

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Contains products in discontinuation with similar sales behavior. Using the demand history of the products in this group, the system creates a phase-out profile for the phase-out group after the respective production end date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A phase-out group is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to group together parts that are being phased out of production. This feature allows users to easily identify and manage parts that are no longer in production, and to plan for their replacement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the phase-out group feature, users must first create a phase-out group in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the “Phase-Out Group” tab in the SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning module. Once the phase-out group is created, users can add parts to it by selecting them from the list of available parts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a phase-out group, it is important to ensure that all relevant parts are included in the group. This will help ensure that all parts that are being phased out are properly managed and replaced in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the phase-out group as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the phase-out group feature in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and best practices for using this feature.