What is 'rounding shell' in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

rounding shell - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: Surrounds and controls the rounding core algorithm. The rounding shell translates the packaging specification parameters that you have defined. For example, in a packaging specification you can specify that you want the system to round pack-size-orientated. The rounding shell then translates the rounding parameters of the packaging specification into parameters for the rounding core algorithm, which is demand-quantity-orientated.

rounding shell - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Rounding Shell is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning that allows users to round off the quantity of parts they plan to order. This helps to reduce the number of parts that need to be ordered and stored, as well as the cost associated with ordering and storing them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Rounding Shell feature, users must first set up a rounding shell profile in the system. This profile will define the parameters for how the rounding shell will work, such as the minimum and maximum quantity of parts that can be rounded off. Once this profile is set up, users can then select the rounding shell option when ordering parts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a rounding shell profile, it is important to consider the size of the parts being ordered and how much they need to be rounded off. For example, if the parts are small and only need to be rounded off by a few units, then a smaller minimum and maximum quantity should be set. On the other hand, if the parts are large and need to be rounded off by a larger amount, then a larger minimum and maximum quantity should be set. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a rounding shell profile in SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning,