What is product allocation group in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: product allocation group

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A setting that defines a group of characteristics, a so-called characteristics combination. The characteristics combination describes the criteria used for allocating products. The product allocation group is used for saving product allocations with the corresponding assignments per period. A time series, against which the check is executed, is chosen using a characteristics combination in product allocations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product Allocation Group is a feature of SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning that allows users to group products together for the purpose of allocating them to customers. This feature allows users to quickly and easily allocate products to customers based on their needs and preferences. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the product allocation group feature, users must first create a product allocation group. This can be done by selecting the “Create Product Allocation Group” option from the SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning menu. Once the group is created, users can then add products to the group and assign them to customers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a product allocation group, it is important to consider the needs of the customer. For example, if a customer has specific requirements for a product, it may be beneficial to create a separate product allocation group for that customer. This will ensure that the customer receives the products they need in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on product allocation groups, please refer to the SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.