What is freeze horizon in SAP SCM-IBP-RM - Response?

SAP Term: freeze horizon

• Component: SCM-IBP-RM

• Component Name: Response

• Description: Period during which the planned supply is kept stable to improve the interaction between the planning system and the execution system. There are two types of freeze horizons: the freeze horizon for production and the freeze horizon for distribution.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Freeze Horizon is a feature in SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for Retail and Merchandising (RM) module. It allows users to set a specific date in the future, known as the “freeze horizon”, which will be used to freeze all data up to that date. This ensures that all data used in planning is consistent and up-to-date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Freeze Horizon feature, users must first set the freeze horizon date. This can be done by navigating to the “Settings” tab in the SCM-IBP-RM module and selecting the “Freeze Horizon” option. From there, users can enter the desired date and click “Save” to set the freeze horizon. Once this is done, all data up to that date will be frozen and used for planning purposes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the freeze horizon date should be set at least one day before any planning activities are performed. This will ensure that all data used in planning is up-to-date and accurate. Additionally, it is recommended that users regularly review their freeze horizon date to ensure it is still relevant and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the Freeze Horizon feature in SAP's SCM-IBP-RM module, please refer to SAP's official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_IBP_RM/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html