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IBP Configuration Create A Version in SAP IBP

In SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), versions are snapshots of planning data used for scenario planning and what-if analysis, allowing teams to compare different strategies. Versions differ from scenarios, which are user-specific and temporary, and snapshots, which capture historical data at specific points in time. To create a version in the Web UI, users must configure the planning area, enter details, add key figures, and save the version.

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IBP Configuration Create A Version in SAP IBP

In SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), versions are snapshots of planning data used for scenario planning and what-if analysis, allowing teams to compare different strategies. Versions differ from scenarios, which are user-specific and temporary, and snapshots, which capture historical data at specific points in time. To create a version in the Web UI, users must configure the planning area, enter details, add key figures, and save the version.

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IBP Configuration Create a Version in SAP IBP

In SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), a version refers to a specific


instance or snapshot of planning data at a given point in time. Versions are
used to manage different scenarios and simulations within the planning
process. Here are some key points about versions in SAP IBP:

 Scenario Planning: Versions allow you to create and compare


different planning scenarios. For example, you can have a baseline
version and several alternative versions to evaluate the impact of
different strategies.

 What-If Analysis: By using versions, you can perform what-if


analyses to see how changes in demand, supply, or other factors affect
your overall plan.

 Collaboration: Different teams can work on their own versions and


then merge or compare them to make informed decisions.

 Version Management: SAP IBP provides tools to manage versions,


including creating, copying, and deleting versions as needed.

Versions vs Scenarios vs Snapshots

In SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), versions and scenarios are
both used for planning and analysis, but they serve different purposes and
have distinct characteristics:

Versions

 Purpose: Versions are used for structured scenario planning and what-
if analysis across the organization. They represent different sets of
planning data that can be compared and analyzed.

 Usage: Versions allow you to create multiple planning scenarios, such


as best-case, worst-case, and baseline scenarios. Each version can
have different key figure values and can be used to evaluate the
impact of various strategies.

 Visibility: Versions are typically visible to all users with the necessary
permissions and can be managed at the company or department level.

 Management: Versions are created and managed by administrators in


the configuration settings.

Scenarios
 Purpose: Scenarios are used for user-specific, ad-hoc what-if analysis.
They allow individual planners to simulate changes without affecting
the baseline data.

 Usage: Scenarios enable planners to make temporary changes to the


planning data to see how these changes affect the overall plan. These
changes are not saved to the baseline but can be saved as a scenario
for future reference.

 Visibility: Scenarios are user-specific and are not visible to other users
unless shared. This allows planners to work independently without
impacting others' work.

 Management: Scenarios can be created on the fly by any user with


the appropriate permissions, directly within the planning view.

In summary, versions are used for broader, structured planning and are
visible to multiple users, while scenarios are used for individual, temporary
simulations and are user-specific.

Snapshots

 Purpose: Snapshots capture key figure values at a specific point in


time. They are used to track and compare historical data over time.

 Usage: Snapshots are useful for monitoring how key figures evolve
throughout the planning cycle. They can be taken periodically to
capture the state of the data at different times.

 Visibility: Snapshots are stored as snapshot key figures and can be


displayed alongside other key figures in planning views.

In summary, versions are used for creating and comparing different


planning scenarios, while snapshots are used for capturing and comparing
historical data at specific points in time.

Create a version in the Web UI using the version ID UPSIDE.

1. In planning area's configuration, choose Versions tab and choose New to


create a version.
2. Enter ID, Name, and Description.

3. Add Key Figures to Version.

4. Select Key Figures to add to version

5. Save version.

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