What is validation profile in SAP SCM-ICH - Supply Network Collaboration?

SAP Term: validation profile

• Component: SCM-ICH

• Component Name: Supply Network Collaboration

• Description: Profile that specifies the scope of check and the system responses to exceptions for validation. The validation profile contains the validation checks that SAP SNC should perform during the validation of a business object. It is specified for each validation check how SAP SNC responds if the validation check detects an exception. The settings affect the generation of alerts and messages in the application log and the saving of the business object. A validation profile is relevant to the combinations of validation groups and business object processes that are entered in the profile.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A validation profile is a set of rules used to validate data in the Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) component of SAP. It is used to ensure that data entered into the system is accurate and consistent. The validation profile can be used to check for errors in data entry, such as incorrect formats, missing values, or incorrect values.
  
  How to use it: 
  Validation profiles are created and maintained in the SNC component of SAP. To create a validation profile, you must first define the rules that will be used to validate the data. These rules can include checks for incorrect formats, missing values, or incorrect values. Once the rules have been defined, they can be applied to any data entry fields in the system.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a validation profile, it is important to consider how often the data will need to be validated. If the data is only entered once or twice a year, then a more basic validation profile may be sufficient. However, if the data is entered frequently, then a more complex validation profile may be necessary. Additionally, it is important to consider how often the validation profile will need to be updated as new data is entered into the system.
  
  Related Information: 
  Validation profiles are just one of many features available in the SNC component of SAP. Other features include product master data management, order management, and supply chain visibility. Additionally, there are many other components of SAP that can be used to manage and analyze supply chain data.