What is OTB comparison in SAP CA-RT-AP - SAP Assortment Planning?

SAP Term: OTB comparison

• Component: CA-RT-AP

• Component Name: SAP Assortment Planning

• Description: The process of checking that the inventory need calculated in the assortment plan is covered by the relevant budget allocated in the merchandise plan.

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• Key Concepts: 
  OTB comparison is a feature of SAP Assortment Planning that allows users to compare the current On-the-Books (OTB) plan with the actual sales performance. This comparison helps users to identify discrepancies between the two and take corrective action. The OTB comparison also provides insights into the effectiveness of the assortment plan and helps users to make informed decisions about future assortment plans. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the OTB comparison feature, users must first create an OTB plan in SAP Assortment Planning. This plan should include all relevant information such as product categories, product lines, and target sales volumes. Once the plan is created, users can then compare it to actual sales performance by selecting the “OTB Comparison” option from the menu. This will generate a report that shows the differences between the OTB plan and actual sales performance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an OTB plan, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will ensure that the comparison report is accurate and useful. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the OTB comparison report in order to identify any discrepancies between the plan and actual sales performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the OTB comparison feature in SAP Assortment Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature effectively.