What is alert key figure in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: alert key figure

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A calculated key figure with a customer-defined formula that is used to monitor and manage the execution of business plans. Alert key figures are used to check the values of other key figures. For example, the "Capacity Overload" key figure shows the time periods where the resource capacity utilization is more than a specific threshold value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An alert key figure is a type of key figure used in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning. It is used to monitor the performance of a certain key figure and alert the user when it reaches a certain threshold. This allows users to quickly identify and address any issues that may arise.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an alert key figure, first select the key figure you want to monitor. Then, set the threshold for when you want to be alerted. Finally, configure the alert settings, such as who should be notified and how often. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to set realistic thresholds for your alert key figures. If the thresholds are too low, you may be inundated with alerts that are not relevant. On the other hand, if the thresholds are too high, you may miss important issues that need to be addressed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on alert key figures in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation.