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

SAP Term: custom alert

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A notification that is generated by the system and visible to assigned users regarding an important or critical business situation. Information contained in the custom alert allows users to analyze and measure the impact of unexpected situations on their business.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Custom Alerts are notifications that can be set up in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to alert users when certain conditions are met. These alerts can be configured to trigger when a certain value is reached, when a certain event occurs, or when a certain time period has elapsed. The alerts can be sent via email, SMS, or other methods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Custom Alerts can be set up in the IBP system by navigating to the “Alerts” tab in the IBP user interface. From there, users can select the type of alert they want to set up and configure the parameters for the alert. Once the alert is configured, users can save it and it will be triggered when the conditions are met. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up Custom Alerts, it is important to make sure that the parameters are configured correctly so that the alert is triggered at the right time. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the alert is sent to the right people so that they can take action when necessary. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Custom Alerts are just one of many features available in SAP IBP. Other features include forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization, and more. For more information on these features and how to use them, please refer to SAP’s official documentation.