Scenario
Definition
A scenario contains a set of calculation results that represent costs for a selected group of organizational units, in a selected plan version, during a specified length of time.
Use
You can create as many different scenarios as you want. For example, you can create scenarios using the three different sources of costing information – projected pay, basic pay, and payroll results. You can also create different scenarios to represent actual versus projected costs within a single plan version, as well as costs during different periods of time.
The process of creating scenarios is basically the same for all data sources. The only difference is in the parameters you must set for each one.
Structure
Scenarios are subdivided into scenario groups. A scenario group is a self-contained calculation that covers a specific area of your company. A scenario group could be confined, for example, to the Manufacturing division or the Sales department. Alternatively, a scenario group could cover the entire company. You determine which areas of your company are covered in each scenario group. For further information, see
Scenario GroupScenarios are identified using a combination of items, as follows:
The plan version associated with the data you use for calculations
A unique two-character alphanumeric code assigned by you
A start date and end date that determines which objects are included in the scenario. All objects valid at any point during the scenario period are included.
An optional description of up to 25 characters.
When the system extracts information for the scenarios you create, the system follows certain evaluation paths. These evaluation paths are specific to Personnel Cost Planning, and must be set up when you configure your system.
See also:
Change Scenario Display Scenarios Scenario Comparison