What is effects view in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

SAP Term: effects view

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: Data report in the SAP IBP, add-in for Microsoft Excel and the Change History Analysis app that displays effects of changes. An effect of a change is a type of change that can be tracked and analyzed with the change history function. The effects of changes can be displayed to get a summary of the changes that happened to the data selected using the following criteria: Time range of changes Key figures Time periodicity and periods Attributes, such as customer ID, location ID, or product ID The effects view shows changed key figures independently of the context in which the original changes – that caused the effects on your planning view – were made.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Effects view is a feature of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) that allows users to view the effects of their planning decisions on the supply chain. It provides a graphical representation of the supply chain, showing the impact of changes in demand, supply, and inventory levels on the overall performance of the supply chain. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use effects view, users must first define their supply chain model. This includes defining the nodes (suppliers, warehouses, customers, etc.), the links between them (transportation routes, etc.), and the parameters associated with each node (costs, lead times, etc.). Once this is done, users can then use effects view to simulate different scenarios and see how changes in demand or supply will affect the overall performance of the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using effects view, it is important to remember that it is only a simulation tool and not a predictive tool. It can help users understand how different scenarios might play out in the real world, but it cannot predict what will actually happen. Additionally, it is important to remember that effects view only shows the direct impacts of changes in demand or supply; it does not take into account any indirect impacts that may occur as a result of those changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on effects view and how to use it 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