What is substitution merge profile in SAP SCM-FRE - Forecasting and Replenishment?

SAP Term: substitution merge profile

• Component: SCM-FRE

• Component Name: Forecasting and Replenishment

• Description: Controls the creation of DIF occurrences for original and substitute products and also the merging of consumption, inventory, and ordering information on original and substitute products.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Substitution Merge Profile is a feature in SAP SCM-FRE Forecasting and Replenishment that allows users to merge multiple substitution profiles into one. This feature helps users to manage their substitution profiles more efficiently and reduce the complexity of managing multiple profiles. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Substitution Merge Profile feature, users must first create a substitution profile. This can be done by selecting the “Create Substitution Profile” option from the menu. Once the profile is created, users can then select the “Merge Profiles” option from the menu. This will open a window where users can select which profiles they want to merge. Once selected, users can click “Merge” to complete the process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When merging profiles, it is important to ensure that all of the profiles being merged have similar settings and parameters. This will help ensure that the merged profile is consistent and accurate. Additionally, it is important to remember that once a profile has been merged, it cannot be undone. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Substitution Merge Profile, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.