What is catch weight in SAP SCM - Supply Chain Management?

SAP Term: catch weight

• Component: SCM

• Component Name: Supply Chain Management

• Description: The actual weight used as the sales unit of measure for a variable-weight food product item, such as seafood, meat, or cheese.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Catch weight is a term used in SAP SCM Supply Chain Management to describe the process of tracking and managing items that have variable weights. This includes items such as fruits, vegetables, and other perishables that can vary in weight from one item to the next. Catch weight management allows for accurate tracking of these items and their associated costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SCM, catch weight management is used to track and manage items with variable weights. This includes setting up catch weight items in the system, entering the item's weight range, and assigning a unit of measure. The system then calculates the cost of the item based on its actual weight. This allows for accurate tracking and cost management of these items. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up catch weight items in SAP SCM, it is important to ensure that the correct unit of measure is assigned to each item. This will ensure that the system calculates the correct cost for each item based on its actual weight. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update catch weight items to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on catch weight management in SAP SCM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM/7.5/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b3e7f9a2b.html