What is dependent demand in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: dependent demand

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: A requirement for a product resulting from the demand for a higher-level item on a bill of material. This demand is calculated automatically by the system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dependent demand is a type of demand in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) that is dependent on the demand of another material. This means that the demand for one material is dependent on the demand for another material. For example, if a customer orders a product that requires two components, the demand for the components is dependent on the demand for the product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SCM-SCP, dependent demand can be used to plan and control supply chains. The system can be configured to take into account the dependent demand of materials when calculating supply and demand. This helps ensure that materials are available when needed and that supply chains are running efficiently. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring SAP SCM-SCP to take into account dependent demand, it is important to consider the lead times of materials. This will help ensure that materials are available when needed and that supply chains are running efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Dependent demand is related to independent demand, which is a type of demand in SAP SCM-SCP that is not dependent on the demand of another material. Independent demand can be used to plan and control supply chains as well, but it does not take into account the dependent demand of materials.