What is substitution of remanufactured products in SAP SCM-APO-SPP - Service Parts Planning?

SAP Term: substitution of remanufactured products

• Component: SCM-APO-SPP

• Component Name: Service Parts Planning

• Description: A new product takes part of the demand of a product that is to be remanufactured. The part of the demand that the new product is to take depends on the capacity restrictions of the supplier of the product to be remanufactured.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitution of remanufactured products is a feature of SAP SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. It allows for the substitution of remanufactured parts for new parts in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. This feature allows for the substitution of parts that are functionally equivalent, but not necessarily identical, to the original part. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use this feature, the user must first define a substitution rule in the system. This rule will specify which parts can be substituted and under what conditions. Once the rule is defined, the system will automatically substitute remanufactured parts when they are available and meet the criteria specified in the rule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a substitution rule, it is important to consider both cost and quality when selecting which parts can be substituted. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the substituted part is compatible with the original part and will not cause any issues with the system or product. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on substitution of remanufactured products, please refer to SAP's documentation on SCM-APO-SPP Service Parts Planning. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on this topic.