What is estimated plan in SAP IM - Investment Management?

SAP Term: estimated plan

• Component: IM

• Component Name: Investment Management

• Description: A plan version of a capital investment program, with special characteristics. You can enter estimated costs in the appropriation request variants assigned to this plan version, regardless of whether an investment measure has been approved. Once a measure has been approved and implemented, you can enter these costs directly in the plan version. For reports in the information system, you can replace the estimated plan by actual values for a measure if: The actual values are higher than the estimated plan. Accounts for the measure have been closed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Estimated plan is a feature of SAP Investment Management (IM) that allows users to create a plan for future investments. This plan is based on estimated values and can be used to compare actual investments against the plan. The estimated plan can also be used to forecast future investments and to identify potential risks and opportunities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an estimated plan, users must first define the investment parameters such as the investment type, duration, and expected return. Once these parameters are set, users can enter estimated values for each investment. The estimated plan can then be used to compare actual investments against the plan and to identify potential risks and opportunities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an estimated plan, it is important to ensure that the parameters and estimated values are accurate. This will help ensure that the plan is as accurate as possible and will help identify any potential risks or opportunities. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the estimated plan to ensure that it is up-to-date with current market conditions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the estimated plan feature in SAP Investment Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature.