What is outlier in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: outlier

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: A value in the historical data that lies outside the expected range of values. There can be a variety of reasons for this, for example, an error in data entry or a freak result. Such data points should not be taken into account when producing a forecast.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Outlier is a term used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) to refer to an item that is outside of the normal range of values. Outliers can be identified by comparing the item's value to the average value of similar items. Outliers can be caused by a variety of factors, such as incorrect data entry, incorrect measurements, or unexpected changes in the environment.
  
  How to use it: 
  Outliers can be identified in SAP EWM by using the Outlier Analysis tool. This tool allows users to compare the values of items to the average value of similar items. If an item is found to be an outlier, it can be flagged for further investigation. Additionally, users can use the Outlier Analysis tool to identify trends and patterns in their data that may indicate potential problems or opportunities.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Outlier Analysis tool, it is important to remember that outliers can be caused by a variety of factors. Therefore, it is important to investigate any outliers that are identified in order to determine the root cause. Additionally, it is important to remember that outliers can indicate potential problems or opportunities, so it is important to take action when necessary.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about outlier analysis in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9000000119/en-US/f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9