What is trend value in SAP (PP-MP - Production Planning)?

SAP Term: trend value

• Component: PP-MP

• Component Name: Production Planning

• Description: A part of the forecast model displaying the past level of the forecast model during forecasting. For trend models and seasonal trend models, the system determines the increase in value with the trend value and updates the increase with it. The trend value is calculated using the past values of the system, but it can be entered manually. After this, the system updates the trend value after processing every period using the beta factor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Trend value is a feature of the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-MP) component of SAP. It is used to forecast future demand for a product or service based on past sales data. The trend value is calculated by analyzing the historical sales data and predicting future demand based on the trend. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The trend value can be used to plan production and inventory levels. It can also be used to identify potential opportunities for growth or areas where demand may be declining. The trend value can be used to make decisions about pricing, marketing, and other aspects of the business. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the trend value, it is important to consider other factors that may affect future demand such as seasonality, economic conditions, and changes in customer preferences. It is also important to keep in mind that the trend value is only an estimate and should not be relied upon as a definitive prediction of future demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The trend value is just one of many features available in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-MP) component of SAP. Other features include capacity planning, material requirements planning, and production scheduling.