What is event catalog in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: event catalog

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: Hierarchical grouping of event types.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Event catalogs are used in SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning to store and manage events that can affect demand. Events can include holidays, promotions, and other special occasions. Event catalogs are used to define the characteristics of an event, such as its duration, frequency, and impact on demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Event catalogs are used to store and manage events that can affect demand. To create an event catalog, you must first define the characteristics of the event, such as its duration, frequency, and impact on demand. Once the event is defined, it can be assigned to a product or product group in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an event catalog, it is important to consider the impact of the event on demand. For example, if a holiday is expected to increase demand for a product, then the event should be assigned a higher impact value than if it were expected to decrease demand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on event catalogs in SAP SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.