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Demand Planning
Foundational and intermediate coverage of SAP IBP Demand Planning: the planning model concepts (time profiles, planning levels, key figures), how statistical and consensus forecasting fit into the S&OP cycle, and how to configure key figures, disaggregation logic, and Excel-based planning views to support real demand planning cycles integrated with S/4HANA.
Overview
Foundational and intermediate coverage of SAP IBP Demand Planning: the planning model concepts (time profiles, planning levels, key figures), how statistical and consensus forecasting fit into the S&OP cycle, and how to configure key figures, disaggregation logic, and Excel-based planning views to support real demand planning cycles integrated with S/4HANA.
Lessons in this topic
- Designing Demand Planning Operators and Forecast Process ChainsLearn how to design, sequence, and schedule IBP operators (statistical forecast, forecast consensus adjustments, disaggregation) into repeatable process chains that drive the demand planning cycle.
- Foundations of Demand Planning in SAP IBPUnderstand why demand planning exists in SAP IBP, how the planning model and key figures underpin it, and how a demand plan flows into S&OP and supply.
- Configuring Statistical Forecasting and Demand OperatorsLearn how to configure forecast profiles, select forecasting models, run demand planning operators, and design the process flow from history to consensus demand.
- Configuring Key Figures, Disaggregation, and Excel Planning Views for the Demand CycleLearn how to configure demand-related key figures, define disaggregation logic for top-down planning, and build Excel-based planning views that support the statistical-to-consensus forecast workflow.
- Configuring Statistical Forecast Models and Forecast ProfilesLearn how to configure forecast models, algorithms, and forecast profiles in SAP IBP Demand Planning to generate statistical baseline forecasts that planners can review and adjust.
- Why Demand Planning Exists and How the IBP Planning Model Supports ItUnderstand the business purpose of demand planning in SAP IBP and how the planning model (master data types, time profiles, planning levels, key figures) provides the technical foundation for forecasting.