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

SAP Term: freeze horizon for distribution

• Component: SCM-IBP-RM

• Component Name: Response

• Description: The period during which the planned supply for distribution is kept stable to improve the interaction between the planning system and the execution system. Planning runs do not create, change, or delete any purchase requisitions or stock transfer requisitions within this period. Changes coming from the execution system are fixed, that is, they cannot be overwritten by the planning runs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Freeze Horizon for Distribution is a feature in SAP's 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”, beyond which no changes can be made to the distribution plan. This ensures that the plan is stable and reliable, and that any changes made before the freeze horizon are reflected in the plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Freeze Horizon for Distribution feature, users must first set a freeze horizon date in the IBP for RM module. This can be done by navigating to the “Planning” tab and selecting “Freeze Horizon” from the drop-down menu. Once the date is set, any changes made to the distribution plan before this date will be reflected in the plan. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that changes made after the freeze horizon date will not be reflected in the plan. Therefore, it is important to set a realistic freeze horizon date that allows enough time for changes to be made before it is reached. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the freeze horizon date so that they can plan accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Freeze Horizon for Distribution, please refer to SAP's official documentation on IBP for RM: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/IBP_FOR_RM/1.0/en-US