What is actuals period in SAP CRM-MKT-MPL-CBP - Customer Business Planning?

SAP Term: actuals period

• Component: CRM-MKT-MPL-CBP

• Component Name: Customer Business Planning

• Description: A period in the past. The system displays actual data for this period. Sell-in as well as sell-out data can be used as a source. As actual sell-out data might be delivered with a delay, short-term data is shown as long as the actual data is not available. In periods where actual data is shown, the user is not allowed to make changes to the plan.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Actuals period is a term used in SAP Customer Business Planning (CBP) to refer to the period of time for which actual sales data is available. This data is used to compare against the planned sales data and analyze the performance of the business. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actuals period is used in SAP CBP to compare actual sales data with planned sales data. This comparison helps to identify any discrepancies between the two and analyze the performance of the business. The actuals period can be adjusted to include different time frames, such as monthly, quarterly, or yearly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an actuals period in SAP CBP, it is important to ensure that the time frame chosen is appropriate for the business. For example, if a business has seasonal fluctuations in sales, it may be beneficial to set up an actuals period that covers multiple months or quarters. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP CBP also includes other features such as forecasting and budgeting that can be used in conjunction with the actuals period. These features can help businesses plan for future sales and ensure that they are meeting their goals. Additionally, SAP CBP provides reporting capabilities that allow businesses to track their performance over time.