What is 'time-independent key figure' in SAP SCM-IBP - Integrated Business Planning?

time-independent key figure - Overview

• Component: SCM-IBP

• Component Name: Integrated Business Planning

• Description: A key figure whose value does not vary over time. Example The key figure "Unit of Measure Conversion Factor" is a time-independent key figure.

time-independent key figure - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Time-independent key figures are a type of key figure used in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). They are used to measure the performance of a business process over time, and are not affected by changes in the time period. They are also known as “static” or “constant” key figures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Time-independent key figures can be used to measure the performance of a business process over time, without being affected by changes in the time period. For example, they can be used to measure the number of orders placed in a given month, or the number of customers served in a given quarter. They can also be used to compare performance across different periods, such as comparing the number of orders placed in one month to the number of orders placed in another month. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using time-independent key figures, it is important to remember that they are not affected by changes in the time period. This means that they should not be used to measure changes in performance over time, as these changes will not be reflected in the results. Instead, they should be used to measure performance at a single point in time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on time-independent key figures and how they can be used in SAP IBP, please refer to the SAP IBP