What functions are available for fixing a key figure?

Fixing a key figure in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) allows for establishing specific values for planning scenarios. When a key figure is fixed for a certain period, it extends the ability to keep all child values within a specified hierarchy intact, ensuring that the values for those child elements correlate with the parent appropriately.

By selecting a certain period for fixing, you can maintain control over the planning process as it provides consistency and reliability in forecasting, which is crucial in dynamic business environments. This means that any adjustments made to the parent key figure will automatically reflect in its sub-ordinate key figures, maintaining the integrity of the data hierarchy.

While other options may suggest various functionalities regarding fixing key figures, they do not accurately describe the comprehensive impact and capability of fixing specific key figures for a defined time period, which includes managing the hierarchical relationships effectively.