What is 'baseline' in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

baseline - Overview

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: The state of the key figures in a version without considering scenarios. The baseline is used as the foundation for all scenarios that are created for the respective version and serves as a point of reference for comparing the scenarios with their underlying version. An initial scenario without scenario-specific changes is called the baseline scenario.

baseline - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Baseline in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning is a snapshot of the current plan that can be used as a reference point for future planning. It is a way to compare the current plan to the original plan and identify any changes that have been made. The baseline can also be used to track progress and measure performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Baseline in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning can be used to compare the current plan to the original plan and identify any changes that have been made. It can also be used to track progress and measure performance. To create a baseline, go to the “Planning” tab in the SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning application and select “Create Baseline” from the drop-down menu. Enter a name for the baseline and click “Create”. The baseline will then be created and can be used for comparison and tracking purposes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a baseline, it is important to give it a descriptive name so that it is easy to identify later on. It is also important to remember that baselines are only snapshots of the current plan and do not reflect any changes that may have been made since the baseline was created. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on baselines in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning, please refer to the official