What is 'source type' in SAP SUS-PFM - Product Footprint Management?

source type - Overview

• Component: SUS-PFM

• Component Name: Product Footprint Management

• Description: The entity from where the product is sourced. For example, these entities include a supplier, another plant, or product inflow from manufacturing.

source type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Source type is a term used in SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management. It is a classification of the source of a product, such as whether it is a purchased item, manufactured item, or a service. Source types are used to determine the cost and availability of a product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Source types are used to classify products in SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management. This helps to determine the cost and availability of the product. When creating a new product, the source type must be specified in order for the system to accurately calculate the cost and availability of the product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new product, make sure to specify the source type accurately. This will ensure that the system can accurately calculate the cost and availability of the product. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on source types in SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.