What is planning variant in SAP IS-B-SA-ALM - Asset/Liability Management?

SAP Term: planning variant

• Component: IS-B-SA-ALM

• Component Name: Asset/Liability Management

• Description: The planning variant is used to store the parameters you entered for simulating new business in the individual simulation function.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning variant is a feature of SAP Asset/Liability Management (IS-B-SA-ALM) that allows users to define and store different sets of planning parameters. This includes the selection of data sources, the selection of planning objects, and the selection of planning functions. Planning variants are used to create different scenarios for financial planning and analysis. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a planning variant, users must first create a new variant in the SAP system. This can be done by selecting the “Create Planning Variant” option from the menu. Once the variant is created, users can then select the desired data sources, planning objects, and planning functions. The variant can then be saved and used for future financial planning and analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new planning variant, it is important to consider the scope of the analysis that will be conducted. For example, if a user is only interested in analyzing a specific set of data sources, they should select only those sources when creating the variant. This will ensure that the analysis is focused on the desired data points. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Asset/Liability Management (IS-B-SA-ALM), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use SAP Asset/Liability Management effectively.