What is discontinuation combination in SAP SCM-APO - Advanced Planning and Optimization?

SAP Term: discontinuation combination

• Component: SCM-APO

• Component Name: Advanced Planning and Optimization

• Description: Term used in Interchangeability. It consists of the two products in a discontinuation step, the predecessor product and the sucessor product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Discontinuation combination is a feature in SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization that allows users to define a combination of products that are no longer available for sale. This feature is useful for planning purposes, as it allows users to plan for the discontinuation of certain products and ensure that the supply chain is not disrupted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the discontinuation combination feature, users must first define the combination of products that are no longer available for sale. This can be done in the Product Master Data section of SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization. Once the combination has been defined, users can then use it in their planning processes to ensure that the supply chain is not disrupted by the discontinuation of certain products. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a discontinuation combination, it is important to ensure that all of the products in the combination are no longer available for sale. This will help to ensure that the supply chain is not disrupted by the discontinuation of certain products. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes to the discontinuation combination, as this can have an impact on the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the discontinuation combination feature in SAP SCM-APO Advanced Planning and Optimization, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature effectively.