What is postprocessing step in SAP SCM-IBP-DM - Demand?

SAP Term: postprocessing step

• Component: SCM-IBP-DM

• Component Name: Demand

• Description: Settings made for a forecast model that define the steps to be performed after forecasting, such as the calculation of the model fit error using various error measures. When you select more than one algorithm for a model and define in the model how the algorithms should be utilized, the system uses the error measures to choose the best fitting forecast model or calculate the weighted average forecast.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A postprocessing step is a type of task in SAP's Demand Management component of the Supply Chain Management-Integrated Business Planning (SCM-IBP-DM) suite. It is used to process data after it has been collected from other sources, such as a database or an external system. The postprocessing step can be used to clean up the data, format it, or perform calculations on it. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a postprocessing step in SAP's Demand Management component, you must first create a task in the Task Manager. Once the task is created, you can select the postprocessing step from the list of available tasks. You will then need to configure the postprocessing step by specifying the source of the data and any other parameters that are required. Finally, you can execute the postprocessing step to process the data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring a postprocessing step, it is important to ensure that all of the parameters are set correctly. This will ensure that the data is processed correctly and that any calculations are performed accurately. Additionally, it is important to test the postprocessing step before executing it in a production environment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using postprocessing steps in SAP's Demand Management component, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_IBP_DM/latest/en-US/f8d7f9a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html