What is driver in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: driver

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: An internal or external factor that can influence an organization’s supply chain plan in a positive or negative way. For example, the risk to lose market share for a certain product or the opportunity to sell products in a new market can be a driver. In SAP , a driver is represented by a master data type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A driver in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning is a factor that influences the demand or supply of a product or service. Drivers can be internal or external, and can include factors such as customer demand, market trends, and seasonal changes. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  In SAP SCM-IBP, drivers are used to create forecasts and plans that are based on real-world data. By understanding the drivers of demand and supply, businesses can make more informed decisions about their operations. Drivers can be used to create forecasts for specific products or services, or for an entire business. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating forecasts and plans in SAP SCM-IBP, it is important to consider both internal and external drivers. Internal drivers include factors such as production capacity and inventory levels, while external drivers include factors such as customer demand and market trends. By understanding both types of drivers, businesses can create more accurate forecasts and plans. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on drivers in SAP SCM-IBP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_IBP/Cloud/en-US