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

substitution profile - Overview

• Component: SCM-FRE

• Component Name: Forecasting and Replenishment

• Description: Controls the assignment of substitute products to original products in the master data. It contains the substitution type and the control type.

substitution profile - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Substitution profiles are used in the Forecasting and Replenishment (FRE) component of SAP SCM. They allow users to define a substitution rule for a certain item, which will be used to automatically substitute the item with another item when certain conditions are met. This can be useful for managing inventory levels and ensuring that the right items are available when needed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Substitution profiles can be created in the FRE component of SAP SCM. To create a substitution profile, users must first define the substitution rule, which includes the conditions that must be met for the substitution to take place. Once the rule is defined, users can then specify which items should be substituted and what items should be used as substitutes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating substitution profiles, it is important to ensure that the conditions specified in the substitution rule are accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the right items are substituted when needed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all substitution profiles so that they can be easily accessed and updated when necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on substitution profiles in SAP SCM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_FRE/7.0/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html