What is 'flexible time axis' in SAP SCM-IBP-XLS - Excel Client?

flexible time axis - Overview

• Component: SCM-IBP-XLS

• Component Name: Excel Client

• Description: A setting in the SAP IBP, add-in for Microsoft Excel that makes it possible to set up a planning view so that it displays time periods on different time levels in the same planning view. For example, using flexible time axis, it is possible to set up a planning view that displays the current quarter in monthly periods, the next quarter in quarterly periods, while periods farther ahead in the future are displayed in annual periods.

flexible time axis - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Flexible Time Axis is a feature of the SCM-IBP-XLS Excel Client that allows users to customize the time axis of their data. This feature allows users to select the time period they want to view, as well as the granularity of the data. For example, users can choose to view data by day, week, month, or year. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Flexible Time Axis feature, open the SCM-IBP-XLS Excel Client and select the “Flexible Time Axis” option from the menu. From there, you can select the time period you want to view and the granularity of the data. Once you have made your selections, click “OK” and your data will be displayed according to your selections. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Flexible Time Axis feature, it is important to remember that you can only view data within a certain time period. If you try to view data outside of this time period, you will not be able to see it. Additionally, it is important to remember that you can only view data at a certain granularity. If you try to view data at a different granularity than what is available, you will not be able to see it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the Flexible Time Axis feature in SCM-IBP-XLS Excel Client, please refer to the official