Inventory parts are often categorized and grouped for easier handling of information used for planning purposes. Parts can be connected to different commodity groups, depending on what is to be calculated.
Minimum of statistical periods: This is the number of statistical periods the part needs to be active in order to be included in the automatic calculation of planning data. It must exist for automatic calculation of planning data. By defining this minimum period, you postpone the automatic calculation of planning data. By doing so, you reduce the risk of using statistical data that might be biased because of abnormal demands in a parts initial phase.