What is availability date in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: availability date

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The date upon which a product completes manufacturing or procurement and is available to enter the outbound logistics process or to be used as an input product for another manufacturing process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Availability date is a term used in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) to refer to the date when a product or material is expected to be available for use. It is used to plan and manage the supply chain, and is based on the estimated delivery date of the product or material. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The availability date is used to plan and manage the supply chain. It helps to ensure that the right products or materials are available at the right time. The availability date can be set manually or automatically, depending on the system configuration. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the availability date for each product or material, as this will help ensure that the supply chain runs smoothly. It is also important to keep an eye on any changes in the availability date, as this could affect the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The availability date is closely related to other terms such as delivery date, lead time, and safety stock. It is also related to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP).