Seasonal Distribution 

Use

Using the seasonal distribution, you can distribute values that you enter for the entire planning time frame to the individual periods according to a predefined distribution key. The default setting distributes values in line with those already existing. If no values already exist the distribution is carried out evenly.

You can use the seasonal distribution when changing plan data automatically, and in interactive planning (see Edit plan data automaticallyand Edit plan data interactively).

Prerequisites

You are using SAP-delivered distribution keys or you have created your own.

Features

Automatic Planning

The seasonal distribution of the reference data remains intact when copying, meaning that period values are copied. If the seasonality in the reference data is not to be adopted due to special circumstances, you can copy the plan data and change it at the same time. You do this by entering a new seasonal distribution for the planning run. The reference data for all periods of the selected reference time frame is accumulated and distributed to the periods of the planning time frame according to the seasonal distribution key. You can use certain SAP-delivered distribution keys for this or create your own (see Maintaining Distribution Keys).

In the planning session you can either enter a seasonal distribution for all data records, or you can select an object-dependent distribution for a specific characteristic combination. The object-dependent distribution is controlled by a planning aid access created in Customizing. For more information see Maintaining Distribution Keys.

Note that, if the distribution key is not maintained for the time period to be planned or the characteristic combination, then the data will be copied but not distributed.

Interactive Planning

When planning interactively, you define a column for the distribution key in the planning layout. As a default, distribution key 2 (analogous distribution) is set. When entering the plan values, you can change the key in the overview screen. You can display the distributed values on the period screen, and change them if necessary.