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Function documentationConfiguration Settings for ABC/XYZ Classification

 

You use this function to set up ABC and XYZ analysis profiles, combine them into classification profiles, and assign a composite forecast profile to the classification profiles. The system uses the composite forecast profiles to determine which forecast profile is best suited for a specific combination of ABC and XYZ class.

The system uses the settings you make here in the ABC/XYZ Classification and Forecast Optimization report. For more information, see ABC/XYZ Classification and Forecast Optimization.

Prerequisites

You can make configuration settings for ABC/XYZ classification in the ABC/XYZ Configuration queries of the Demand Planning Worklist. For more information, see the Prerequisites section of the Demand Planning Worklist documentation (see Demand Planning Worklist).

To use this function, you must activate the business function SCM-APO-FCS, Events and Outliers, Causals, ABC/XYZ Classification (SCM_APO_FORECASTING_1). For more information, see SCM-APO-FCS, Events and Outliers, Causals, ABC/XYZ Classification.

Features

Creating, Editing and Deleting ABC Analysis Profiles

ABC analysis profiles combine information about the A, B and C classes into which you want to segment the planning objects that belong to one planning area.

You can create, edit and delete ABC analysis profiles in the Start of the navigation path ABC/XYZ Configuration Next navigation step All ABC Analysis Profiles End of the navigation path query of the Demand Planning Worklist, as follows:

  • To create an ABC analysis profile, click the All ABC Analysis Profiles link and choose New. In the Overview view, specify the planning area you want to use, the name of the analysis profile, the source key figure, where the system should take the data from, and the criterion based on which you want the system to classify the planning objects.

    In the ABC Classes view, specify the A, B, C classes and the values you want the system to consider for each class.

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    You can specify additional classes, for example class D, E, and so on.

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  • To edit an ABC analysis profile, click the All ABC Analysis Profiles link and choose the Refresh link in the lower right corner of the screen. The system loads the existing ABC analysis profiles, which you can edit by clicking the link in the ABC Analysis Profile column, and choosing the Edit pushbutton in the window that opens.

  • To delete an ABC analysis profile, select the row of the profile, and choose the Delete ABC Analysis Profile pushbutton. You can delete multiple ABC analysis profiles at the same time.

Creating, Editing and Deleting XYZ Analysis Profiles

XYZ analysis profiles combine information about the X, Y and Z classes into which you want to segment the planning objects that belong to one planning area.

You can create, edit and delete XYZ analysis profiles in the Start of the navigation path ABC/XYZ Configuration Next navigation step All XYZ Analysis Profiles End of the navigation path query of the Demand Planning Worklist, as follows:

  • To create an XYZ analysis profile, click the All XYZ Analysis Profiles link and choose New. In the Overview view, specify the planning area you want to use, the name of the analysis profile, the source key figure, where the system should take the data from, and the criterion based on which you want the system to classify the planning objects.

    In the XYZ Classes view, specify the X, Y, and Z classes and the values you want the system to consider for each class.

    You can specify N and O classes as well. A planning object belonging to an N class is a new object with historical data for fewer periods than the number of periods you specify in the N Periods field. A planning object belonging to an O class has no historical data for at least the number of periods you specify in the O Periods field. The system does not forecast with O classes, therefore, the system does not display combinations with the O class in the All Classification profiles query, where you assign composite forecast profiles to the class combinations.

  • To edit an XYZ analysis profile, click the All XYZ Analysis Profiles link and choose the Refresh link in the lower right corner of the screen. The system loads the existing XYZ analysis profiles, which you can edit by clicking the link in the XYZ Analysis Profile column, and choosing the Edit pushbutton in the window that opens.

  • To delete an XYZ analysis profile, select the row of the profile, and choose the Delete XYZ Analysis Profile pushbutton. You can delete multiple XYZ analysis profiles at the same time.

Creating, Editing and Deleting Classification Profiles

Classification profiles combine ABC and XYZ analysis profiles and let you assign composite forecast profiles to the class combinations that belong to the combined ABC and XYZ analysis profiles.

You can create, edit and delete classification profiles in the Start of the navigation path ABC/XYZ Configuration Next navigation step All Classification Profiles End of the navigation path query of the Demand Planning Worklist, as follows:

  • To create a classification profile, click the All Classification Profiles link and choose New. In the Overview view, specify the planning area you want to use, the name of the classification profile, and the ABC and XYZ analysis profiles you want to combine.

    In the Composite Forecast Assignment view, you assign a composite forecast profile to each class combination. You can create composite forecast profiles on the SAP Easy Access screen, under Start of the navigation path Advanced Planning and Optimization Next navigation step Demand Planning Next navigation step Environment Next navigation step Maintain Forecast Profiles End of the navigation path, on the Composite Forecast Profiles tab page. For more information, see Creating a Composite Forecast Profile.

  • To edit a classification profile, click the All Classification Profiles link and choose the Refresh link in the lower right corner of the screen. The system loads the existing classification profiles, which you can edit by clicking the link in the Classification Profile column, and choosing the Edit pushbutton in the window that opens.

  • To delete a classification profile, select the row of the profile, and choose the Delete Classification Profile pushbutton. You can delete multiple classification profiles at the same time.

Activities

You can make ABC/XYZ configuration settings in the ABC/XYZ Configuration queries of the Demand Planning Worklist. You can access the Demand Planning Worklist in one of the following ways:

  • In the SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC), with your user role.

  • On the SAP Easy Access screen, under Start of the navigation path Advanced Planning and Optimization Next navigation step Demand Planning Next navigation step Environment Next navigation step Demand Planning Worklist End of the navigation path.