What is 'planning buckets profile' in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

planning buckets profile - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: Defines the time buckets in which data is displayed and planned in Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning, for both past and future planning horizons. A planning buckets profile specifies: The entire length of the planning horizon The buckets in which different sections of the planning horizon are displayed The system displays the horizons in interactive planning by starting with the smallest time bucket and finishing with the largest time bucket. The future horizon starts with the smallest time bucket, on the planning horizon start date, and works forwards, finishing with the largest time bucket. The past horizon starts with the smallest time bucket the day before the start of the future horizon and works backwards, finishing with the largest time bucket. A planning buckets profile is part of the view definition in a planning book.

planning buckets profile - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Planning buckets profile is a feature of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Cross-Application Components. It is used to define the planning buckets that are used in the planning process. Planning buckets are used to group together similar items, such as products, materials, or resources, for the purpose of planning. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the planning buckets profile, you must first define the planning buckets that you want to use. This can be done in the APO Cross-Application Components by selecting the “Planning Buckets Profile” option from the menu. You can then define the parameters for each planning bucket, such as the type of item (product, material, or resource), the size of the bucket, and any other relevant information. Once you have defined your planning buckets, you can then assign them to specific items in your system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining your planning buckets, it is important to consider how they will be used in the planning process. For example, if you are using them to group together similar items for forecasting purposes, then it may be beneficial to create larger buckets that contain more items. On the other hand, if you are using them for scheduling purposes, then smaller buckets may be more appropriate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use planning buckets profiles in SAP APO