What is trend dampening profile in SAP (SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning)?

SAP Term: trend dampening profile

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: Models a decrease in trend as the market reaches maturity. The system cannot predict such a decrease on the basis of historical data. This profile specifies, per period, the percentage by which you want the trend to be dampened.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Trend dampening profile is a feature of SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer-Forecasting and Simulation (SCM-APO-FCS) Demand Planning component. It is used to adjust the forecasted demand for a product or service based on historical trends. The profile allows users to define the degree of dampening that should be applied to the forecast, which can be used to smooth out any sudden spikes or dips in demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the trend dampening profile, users must first define the parameters of the profile. This includes setting the degree of dampening that should be applied, as well as defining the time period over which the dampening should be applied. Once these parameters have been set, the profile can be applied to the forecasted demand for a product or service. The profile will then adjust the forecasted demand based on historical trends, resulting in a more accurate prediction of future demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a trend dampening profile, it is important to consider both the degree of dampening that should be applied and the time period over which it should be applied. If too much dampening is applied, it can result in an overly conservative forecast; if too little is applied, it can result in an overly optimistic forecast. Additionally, it is important to consider how recent trends may affect future demand; for example, if there has been a sudden spike in demand over the past few months, this should be taken into account when setting up the profile. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on trend dampening profiles and how they can be used 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 further guidance on setting up and using trend dampening profiles in SAP.