What is planning start in SAP SCM-IBP-RM - Response?

SAP Term: planning start

• Component: SCM-IBP-RM

• Component Name: Response

• Description: The point in time that OBP planning runs consider as “now”. The planning start can differ from the execution time of OBP planning runs. It influences, for example, the point in time when key figures are read, lead time calculations, the freeze horizons, and the plan deletion horizon.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planning Start is a feature in SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) solutions. It is used to define the start date of a planning run. This start date is used to determine the time frame for the planning run, and it can be set to any date in the future. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Planning Start can be set in the IBP configuration settings. The user can select a specific date or use a relative date, such as “today” or “next month”. Once the start date is set, the planning run will begin at that time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that the Planning Start date should be set before any other planning parameters, such as the planning horizon or planning frequency. This will ensure that all of the parameters are taken into account when running the planning run. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Planning Start is closely related to other features in SAP's SCM and IBP solutions, such as Planning Horizon and Planning Frequency. These features are used to define the length of time and frequency of a planning run, respectively.