What is 'distribute' in SAP SRD-SCM-DP - SCM-Demand Planning?

distribute - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-DP

• Component Name: SCM-Demand Planning

• Description: To divide the aggregated quantities automatically by the system into more detailed planning levels. For example, a forecasted demand for 100 units of a product could be distributed into demand for 25 products each for 4 planning areas.

distribute - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Distribute is a function in SAP Demand Planning (DP) that allows users to transfer data from one planning area to another. It is used to synchronize the data between different planning areas, such as from the forecast to the actuals. It can also be used to transfer data from one version of a planning area to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Distribute function, users must first select the source and target planning areas. Then, they must select the data that needs to be transferred and specify the transfer direction. Finally, they can execute the Distribute function and view the results. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Distribute function, it is important to ensure that all of the data is correctly transferred. To do this, users should check the source and target planning areas before executing the Distribute function. Additionally, users should also check the results of the Distribute function after it has been executed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Distribute function is part of SAP Demand Planning (DP). It is used to synchronize data between different planning areas and versions. Additionally, it can also be used to transfer data from one system to another. For more information on how to use the Distribute function in SAP DP, please refer to SAP's official documentation.