What is system-generated feature in SAP SCM-IBP-DM - Demand?

SAP Term: system-generated feature

• Component: SCM-IBP-DM

• Component Name: Demand

• Description: A type of independent variable that is automatically generated during forecasting. Variables of this type allow certain forecasting algorithms to capture seasonality patterns in the time series. For example, the “gradient boosting of decision trees” algorithm may identify a seasonality pattern that sales are always higher on Sundays than on other days. For this, it needs to know what day of the week each date falls on. This information is stored in the “Day of the Week” system-generated feature. If this feature is selected for the algorithm, the system automatically assigns a day of the week to every date in the historical and future horizon. The same information can be uploaded to a regular key figure that is used as an independent variable, but it is more effective to use a system-generated feature for this purpose as it does not require any manual activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  System-generated features are automated functions within SAP software that are designed to help users complete tasks more quickly and efficiently. In the case of SCM-IBP-DM Demand Management, system-generated features can help users manage demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization. 
  
  How to use it: 
  System-generated features in SCM-IBP-DM Demand Management can be used to automate the process of demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization. This can help users save time and resources by streamlining the process of managing demand. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using system-generated features in SCM-IBP-DM Demand Management, it is important to ensure that the data being used is accurate and up to date. This will ensure that the system-generated features are providing accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on system-generated features in SCM-IBP-DM Demand Management, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.