What is substitute product in SAP SCM-FRE - Forecasting and Replenishment?

SAP Term: substitute product

• Component: SCM-FRE

• Component Name: Forecasting and Replenishment

• Description: Replaces an original product and can be a follow-up or replacement product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitute product is a feature of the Forecasting and Replenishment component of SAP SCM. It allows users to define a product as a substitute for another product, so that when the original product is not available, the substitute product can be used instead. This helps to ensure that customers can still get the products they need, even if the original product is not available. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the substitute product feature in SAP SCM, users must first define the substitute product in the system. This can be done by entering the details of the substitute product in the Substitute Product field in the Forecasting and Replenishment component. Once this is done, when a customer orders an item that is not available, they will be offered the substitute product instead. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up substitute products in SAP SCM, it is important to make sure that the substitute product is similar enough to the original product that customers will still be satisfied with their purchase. It is also important to make sure that the substitute product is available in sufficient quantities to meet customer demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the Substitute Product feature in SAP SCM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Forecasting and Replenishment.