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

SAP Term: baseline key figure

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A key figure whose values come from the base version of a planning area, and which are not specific to any particular version of the planning area.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Baseline key figures are used in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to compare actual performance against a baseline. The baseline is a set of values that represent the expected performance of a given process or system. Baseline key figures are used to measure the deviation between actual and expected performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Baseline key figures can be used to identify areas of improvement or areas where performance is exceeding expectations. To use baseline key figures, first define the baseline values for each key figure. Then, compare the actual performance against the baseline values to measure the deviation. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up baseline key figures, it is important to ensure that the baseline values are realistic and achievable. This will help ensure that any deviations from the baseline are meaningful and actionable. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the baseline values as needed to ensure they remain relevant and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using baseline key figures in SAP IBP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_IBP/6.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b3e14c8a9f7d2b5e7c9f3d1a.html