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

SAP Term: short-term period

• Component: CRM-MKT-MPL-CBP

• Component Name: Customer Business Planning

• Description: A period in which planning is detailed and planning data has to rely on data that has been prepared for execution. The duration of the short-term period can be defined by a sales area-dependent setting that specifies the number of months. The short-term period always ends at the end of a month and is defined as today + #months according to the setting + remainder of the month.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Short-term period is a time frame in SAP Customer Business Planning (CBP) that is used to plan and manage customer activities. It is typically used to plan activities for a period of up to 12 months. The short-term period is used to define the planning horizon for customer activities and to set up the planning parameters for the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP CBP, the short-term period is used to define the planning horizon for customer activities. This includes setting up the planning parameters such as the start and end dates, the frequency of planning cycles, and the number of periods in each cycle. The short-term period can also be used to define the budgeting and forecasting parameters for customer activities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the short-term period in SAP CBP, it is important to ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly. This will ensure that all customer activities are planned within the correct time frame. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the frequency of planning cycles and the number of periods in each cycle are set correctly. This will ensure that all customer activities are planned accurately and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up the short-term period in SAP CBP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up and use the short-term period in SAP CBP.