In which part of the SAP IBP process is the time profile activated?

The activation of the time profile within the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process is closely associated with the functionalities provided by the IBP Add-In for Excel. When using the IBP Add-In, users interact with planning views and inputs that require a time profile to effectively manage and analyze planning data over specific time periods, such as days, weeks, or months. The time profile defines the structure and granularity of time periods for which planning activities can be performed.

In this context, the time profile's activation is crucial for ensuring that the correct time dimensions align with the planning data being manipulated in Excel. This interaction allows users to visualize and manipulate time-dependent data effectively. Although other options provide important functionalities in SAP IBP, they do not specifically relate to the activation of the time profile as it directly pertains to user interactions in the IBP Add-In environment.