What is 'product group split' in SAP SCM-IBP-DM - Demand?

product group split - Overview

• Component: SCM-IBP-DM

• Component Name: Demand

• Description: The distribution of sales lift quantities to product groups in a promotion. A promotion can contain multiple product groups. The product group split defines the exact quantity of products of a given product group in a promotion.

product group split - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Product Group Split is a feature in SAP's Demand Planning component of the Supply Chain Management - Integrated Business Planning (SCM-IBP) suite. It allows users to divide a product group into multiple sub-groups, each with its own demand plan. This allows for more granular and accurate forecasting of demand for each product group. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product Group Split can be accessed through the Demand Planning module of SCM-IBP. Once enabled, users can create multiple sub-groups within a product group and assign each one its own demand plan. This allows for more detailed forecasting of demand for each product group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Product Group Split, it is important to ensure that the sub-groups are properly defined and that the demand plans assigned to each sub-group are accurate. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the demand plans to ensure they remain up-to-date with changing market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Product Group Split is part of the Demand Planning module of SCM-IBP. Other features of this module include Demand Forecasting, Demand Sensing, and Demand Shaping. Additionally, Product Group Split can be used in conjunction with other features of SCM-IBP such as Inventory Optimization and Supply Network Planning.