What is 'minimum variable duration' in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

minimum variable duration - Overview

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: The shortest variable time period between planning operations as calculated by the system.

minimum variable duration - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Minimum Variable Duration (MVD) is a feature in SAP SCM-Master Data that allows users to set a minimum duration for a variable. This ensures that the variable will not be changed until the minimum duration has been reached. This is useful for ensuring that certain variables remain consistent over time, such as when forecasting demand or managing inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use MVD, users must first set the minimum duration for the variable they wish to protect. This can be done in the SCM-Master Data settings. Once the minimum duration has been set, the variable will not be changed until the minimum duration has been reached. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the minimum duration for a variable, it is important to consider how often the variable needs to be changed. If the variable needs to be changed frequently, then a shorter minimum duration should be set. On the other hand, if the variable does not need to be changed often, then a longer minimum duration should be set. 
  
  Related Information: 
  MVD is related to other features in SAP SCM-Master Data such as Maximum Variable Duration (MxVD) and Variable Lock (VL). MxVD allows users to set a maximum duration for a variable, while VL prevents any changes from being made to a variable until it is unlocked.