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

SAP Term: normalization

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: The process of reorganizing data to several database tables, so that there is no redundancy of data, and data dependencies are logical. Normalization is important to improve performance, memory utilization, robustness, and scalability.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Normalization is a process used in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning to ensure that all data is consistent and accurate. It involves the comparison of different data sources and the adjustment of any discrepancies. This ensures that all data is in the same format and can be used for analysis and forecasting. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Normalization is an important step in the process of setting up an Integrated Business Planning system. It should be done before any analysis or forecasting is done, as it ensures that all data is consistent and accurate. To normalize data, it must first be collected from different sources and then compared. Any discrepancies should then be adjusted to ensure that all data is in the same format. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When normalizing data, it is important to ensure that all data sources are up-to-date and accurate. This will help to ensure that any discrepancies are identified and adjusted quickly and accurately. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all data sources are consistent with each other, as this will help to ensure that the normalization process is successful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Normalization is an important part of setting up an Integrated Business Planning system, as it ensures that all data is consistent and accurate. Additionally, it can help to improve the accuracy of analysis and forecasting, as well as reduce the risk of errors due to inconsistent data. For more information on normalization in SAP SCM-IBP Integrated Business Planning, please refer to the official SAP documentation.