SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) is a cloud-based planning software that helps companies manage and optimize key business figures such as costs, sales, or inventory. SAP Integrated Business Planning enables companies to carry out planning processes more quickly while maintaining better control over the planning processes. SAP IBP enables companies to respond quickly to changes in operational conditions and raise business results to a higher level.

SAP IBP is based on the innovative S/4HANA technology and offers a range of powerful features that simplify planning processes and facilitate collaboration between different departments. It offers companies a centralized place to manage and track all relevant data and planning processes.

SAP Integrated Business Planning works by combining modular components, each optimized for specific planning and analysis activities. In addition to the preset planning templates, users can create customized plans that are adapted to their specific requirements. The platform also offers a function for integrating external data sources to gain a complete view of planning activities.

SAP IBP consists of six modules that simplify planning across different areas. The Financial Planning Module (1) enables companies to manage and analyze financial and budget data. The Supply Chain Planning Module (2) helps to plan and manage the supply chain. The Demand Planning Module (3) enables companies to better understand and plan demand and demand forecasting. The Inventory Planning Module (4) enables to optimize and manage inventory management. The Production Planning Module (5) enables companies to plan and track the production process. The Sales and Operations Planning Module (6) helps companies align their strategies and goals with actual results.