C_IBP_2502

The SAP C_IBP_2502 exam, "SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for Supply Chain," focuses on demonstrating your knowledge and skills in using SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for supply chain management. The main points covered include:

I. Core IBP Functionality & Processes:

• Demand Planning: Understanding and configuring different demand planning methods (statistical forecasting, collaborative forecasting, etc.), managing demand signals, and performing demand adjustments. This includes understanding key concepts like baselining, promotions, and seasonality.
• Supply Planning: Creating and managing supply plans, considering production capacity, inventory levels, and procurement options. Understanding concepts like production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and safety stock.
• Response & Supply Chain Planning: Simulating various scenarios and what-if analyses using IBP's planning tools. This involves optimizing supply networks for different situations.
• Integrated Business Planning: Understanding how the different planning modules (demand, supply, response) integrate and work together to create a holistic view of the supply chain.
• Master Data Management: Knowledge of managing key master data within IBP, including products, locations, and customers. Understanding the importance of data accuracy and consistency.

II. IBP User Interface & Navigation:

• Key Screens and Work Centers: Familiarity with the IBP user interface, including navigating different work centers and screens relevant to planning activities.
• Data Entry and Maintenance: Entering, updating, and reviewing planning data in IBP.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generating and interpreting reports from IBP to monitor and analyze the performance of the supply chain.

III. Key Configurations & Settings:

• Understanding and configuring key settings within IBP: While you won't be expected to be a functional consultant capable of full system setup, you should know how configuration impacts the planning process.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs): Understanding and interpreting relevant KPIs for supply chain performance.
• Alert Framework: Familiarity with the alerts and exception management system within IBP to help identify and address potential supply chain disruptions.

IV. Processes & Best Practices:

• Understanding best practices for using IBP to improve supply chain performance: This includes understanding processes and how to use IBP features to achieve better planning accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness. It also includes basic understanding of end to end process flows.

In summary: The exam tests your ability to use IBP to perform planning tasks, not necessarily configure or implement it completely from scratch. You need to understand the functionality, the data, and how to interpret the results to make informed supply chain decisions. Focus on practical application and the integration of different planning processes within IBP. Remember to utilize official SAP training materials and practice exams to prepare effectively.