Executive Summary There are essential factors to the staffing requirements for SAP DP. Why SAP DP is more expensive to support than other forecasting applications. What is Staffing Level Required to Keep SAP DP Working? Most companies I have worked with are unfamiliar with how much work and workforce are required to implement SAP DP…
Executive Summary Lifecycle planning in SAP DP is complicated to use. Lifecycle planning in a best of breed application called Demand Works Smoothie works quite a bit differently. In this article, we compare and contrast how it works in both SAP and Demand Works. Introduction Life cycle planning is essential functionality for forecasting software. It…
Executive Summary In forecasting, the forecast is performed across the bill of distribution. How flexible forecasting systems work versus SPP. Pre Reading To understand this article, it is crucial to comprehend attribute-based forecasting, which is covered in this article. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and…
Executive Summary We cover the forecasting methods (aka methodologies) available in SAP DP. To use the forecasting methods, it is necessary to use the Forecast Profiles, Master Profile, the Univariate tab, MLR tab, and the Composite tab. Best fit requires setting up the Forecast Profile and the Forecast Strategies. Introduction to Forecasting Methods and Parameters…
Executive Summary This article answers questions about the advantages and disadvantages of SAP DP. Question Posed to Me on SAP DP I was recently asked a question regarding the advantages and disadvantages of DP. I thought I would take part in the email exchange and post it here. Our References for This Article If you…
Executive Summary A hierarchical structure can be set up in SAP DP. There are essential differences between hierarchy structures, extended hierarchy structures, and schema hierarchy structures. Introduction to Aggregate Planning Aggregate planning is a method of managing hierarchies. You will learn how aggregate planning is performed in DP. Our References for This Article If you…
Executive Summary A characteristic value combination or CVC is a foundational item for both SAP DP and BW. We cover the concept behind CVCs and how it relates to other vendors. Introduction to Characteristics Characteristics are critical to both DP and BW. You will learn how characteristics work and how they are managed within these…
Executive Summary What are Promotions? Promotional Forecasting in SAP DP. Promotional Planning and Lifecycle Planning. What Are Promotions? Promotion planning is designed to model one time events or repeating events. Promotions are a problem because they spike demand artificially and affect the demand history of the promoted item but often reduce the demand for related…
Executive Summary Realignment is used in SAP DP and SAP BW and has important features that we will cover in this article. Introduction Realignment is the process of adding and deleting characteristic value combinations in DP, BI, and SPP. An example of characteristic value combinations could be: Unit Sales by Country A different CVC could…
Executive Summary SAP DP and BW use the star schema. We cover dimensions and how they use InfoCubes in SAP DP and BW. Introduction to the Star Schema The star schema is critical to most analytics applications. You will learn how the star schema works and how it is set up in SAP DP and…