What is baseline forecast in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: baseline forecast

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: A forecast that does not contain promotions and similar effects. It represents the sales that you expect due to normal business.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Baseline forecast is a feature of SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer-Forecasting and Demand Planning (SCM-APO-FCS) component. It is a statistical forecasting method that uses historical data to predict future demand. The baseline forecast is used to create a baseline for comparison with other forecasting methods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The baseline forecast can be used to create a baseline for comparison with other forecasting methods. To use the baseline forecast, the user must first enter the historical data into the system. The system then uses this data to generate a forecast based on the historical trends. The user can then compare this forecast with other forecasting methods to determine which one is more accurate. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the baseline forecast, it is important to ensure that the historical data entered into the system is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the forecast generated by the system is as accurate as possible. Additionally, it is important to consider any external factors that may affect future demand when creating the baseline forecast. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the baseline forecast in SAP's SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this feature of SAP's software.