SAP Certified Associate - SAP IBP for Supply Chain C_IBP_2502 Question # 23 Topic 3 Discussion
C_IBP_2502 Exam Topic 3 Question 23 Discussion:
Question #: 23
Topic #: 3
You are working with inventory key figures. What are some of the business scenarios where you can use the Last Period Aggregation function? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
A.
Calculating the value of inventory on a weekly basis, using static aggregation from the daily level
B.
Calculating how many periods inventory is going to last based on the planned demand
C.
Searching for and returning the last not-null value of the inventory key figure
D.
Calculating the value of inventory on any level from the time profile, ensuring flexibility of calculation
The Last Period Aggregation function (LASTPERIOD) in SAP IBP retrieves the most recent value in a time horizon for a key figure, useful for inventory analysis. Its applications align with SAP IBP’s calculation capabilities.
Option A: Calculating the value of inventory on a weekly basis, using static aggregation from the daily levelThis is incorrect. Static aggregation (e.g., sum, average) across periods isn’t what LASTPERIOD does; it returns the last period’s value, not an aggregate.
Option B: Calculating how many periods inventory is going to last based on the planned demandThis is correct. Using the last period’s inventory value (via LASTPERIOD) divided by planned demand can estimate inventory duration, a common scenario in inventory planning, per SAP IBP’s documentation.
Option C: Searching for and returning the last not-null value of the inventory key figureThis is correct. LASTPERIOD retrieves the most recent non-null value in the horizon, ideal for tracking current inventory levels, per SAP IBP’s calculation guides.
Option D: Calculating the value of inventory on any level from the time profile, ensuring flexibility of calculationThis is incorrect. LASTPERIOD is time-specific (last period), not flexible across all levels; it’s not a general aggregation method.
Thus, B and C are valid scenarios for Last Period Aggregation, per SAP IBP’s official use cases.
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