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

SAP Term: original changes view

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: Data report in the SAP IBP, add-in for Microsoft Excel that displays original changes. An original change is a type of change that can be tracked and analyzed with the change history function. You use the original changes view to analyze the root cause of changes to key figures in your planning views. The original changes view shows the context in which manual changes were made in the Excel add-in, for example, on which planning level and with which filter settings.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Original Changes View is a feature of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) that allows users to view and compare changes made to the original plan. This view allows users to see the differences between the original plan and the current plan, as well as any changes that have been made in between. The Original Changes View also provides a timeline of changes, allowing users to track changes over time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To access the Original Changes View, users must first open the IBP application. Once in the application, users can select the “Original Changes View” option from the menu bar. This will open a new window with a timeline of changes made to the original plan. Users can then select a specific change to view more details about it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Original Changes View, it is important to remember that only changes made to the original plan will be visible in this view. Any changes made after the original plan has been created will not be visible in this view. Additionally, users should be aware that any changes made in this view will not be saved until they are explicitly saved by the user. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the Original Changes View in SAP IBP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.