What is period profile in SAP (SCM-APO-PPS-RPM - Planning Matrix)?

SAP Term: period profile

• Component: SCM-APO-PPS-RPM

• Component Name: Planning Matrix

• Description: The definition of the periods buckets in which the component requirements generated by the matrix are to be grouped. The system groups together those dependent requirements for the component that are indicated as summarizable in the material/product master.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Period profile is a feature of the SAP SCM-APO-PPS-RPM Planning Matrix that allows users to define the time periods for which they want to plan. It is used to define the length of the planning horizon, the start and end dates of the planning period, and the frequency of planning cycles. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use period profile, users must first define the length of their planning horizon. This can be done by setting a start date and an end date for the planning period. Then, users must define the frequency of their planning cycles. This can be done by setting a number of days or weeks for each cycle. Finally, users must assign a period profile to each planning area in order to activate it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a period profile, it is important to consider the length of the planning horizon and the frequency of planning cycles. It is also important to ensure that all relevant planning areas are assigned a period profile in order for it to be activated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on period profiles and how to use them, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.