What is 'category hierarchy' in SAP SRM-CM - SRM Category Management?

category hierarchy - Overview

• Component: SRM-CM

• Component Name: SRM Category Management

• Description: A classification structure showing the relationship between categories. The hierarchy is constructed like a tree structure with a root category that includes all the other categories.

category hierarchy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Category hierarchy is a feature of SAP SRM-CM (Supplier Relationship Management-Category Management) that allows users to organize and manage their product categories. It is a hierarchical structure of categories, subcategories, and sub-subcategories that can be used to classify products and services. This structure helps users to easily find the right product or service for their needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Category hierarchy can be used to create a structure for organizing products and services. Users can create categories, subcategories, and sub-subcategories to classify products and services. This structure can be used to quickly find the right product or service for a given need. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a category hierarchy, it is important to keep the structure simple and easy to understand. It should also be organized in a way that makes it easy for users to find the right product or service quickly. Additionally, it is important to keep the hierarchy up-to-date with any changes in products or services. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP SRM-CM also offers other features such as supplier management, contract management, and analytics. These features can be used in conjunction with category hierarchy to further improve the user experience. Additionally, SAP SRM-CM integrates with other SAP solutions such as SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA, allowing users to access data from multiple sources in one place.