What is snapshot in SAP SCM-ICH - Supply Network Collaboration?

SAP Term: snapshot

• Component: SCM-ICH

• Component Name: Supply Network Collaboration

• Description: Status of planning at a specific time in the past. The snapshot is relevant to the Inventory Monitor, for example. The snapshot shows the values that the key figures had at this point in time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A snapshot in SAP SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration is a point-in-time view of the supply chain. It captures the current state of the supply chain, including inventory levels, order statuses, and other relevant data. Snapshots are used to analyze the current state of the supply chain and identify potential issues or opportunities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Snapshots can be created manually or automatically. To create a manual snapshot, users can select the “Create Snapshot” option from the SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration menu. This will open a window where users can select the data they want to capture in the snapshot. Once the data is selected, users can click “Create” to generate the snapshot. To create an automatic snapshot, users can set up a schedule for when they want snapshots to be generated. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a manual snapshot, it is important to select only the data that is relevant to your analysis. This will help ensure that the snapshot contains only the most up-to-date information and will not be cluttered with unnecessary data. Additionally, when setting up an automatic snapshot schedule, it is important to consider how often you need snapshots to be generated in order to get an accurate view of the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on snapshots in SAP SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on snapshots. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using snapshots in SAP SCM-ICH Supply Network Collaboration.