What I like best about SAP Integrated Business Planning is its ability to bring all planning processes together in one unified, real-time platform. It allows for better visibility across the entire supply chain, making it easier to align demand, supply, and financial planning. The advanced analytics and forecasting capabilities also help improve decision-making, while the intuitive interface makes collaboration between teams much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the main drawbacks of SAP Integrated Business Planning is that it can be quite complex to implement and configure, especially for companies without strong SAP expertise. The learning curve for new users can also be steep, which may slow down adoption. Additionally, customization options, while powerful, can sometimes be limited or require significant effort to adjust to specific business needs. Performance can occasionally be an issue when working with very large datasets, and the overall cost of implementation and maintenance can be relatively high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SAP IBP provides excellent visibility into planning data, which makes it much easier to align supply, demand, and inventory planning across the organization. As an EUDR analyst, the biggest benefit for me is working with well-structured master data and clearly seeing how different planning decisions ripple through downstream processes. IBP also supports consistency in supplier information, material flows, and plant-level data across systems, helping procurement, sustainability, and compliance teams collaborate more effectively. The dashboards and planning views feel intuitive, and its integration with other SAP modules helps create a more reliable, transparent workflow overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some aspects of IBP are still complex to configure, and adjusting certain planning views often requires support from technical teams. Data loading can be time-consuming, and even small changes may trigger the need for a full refresh. There’s also a clear learning curve for new users, especially when working with advanced forecasting or more intricate planning cycles. That said, once the system is fully set up, the tool performs strongly—although reaching that point does take significant effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of SAP IBP’s strongest features is how seamlessly it integrates with the broader SAP ecosystem, especially S/4HANA. This creates a unified data model that helps eliminate silos across sales, operations, and finance. Planners also tend to value the Excel-based interface, since it provides a familiar environment for working with and manipulating data while still preserving the security and “single source of truth” of a robust cloud database. On top of that, the real-time visibility into supply chain disruptions enables much faster scenario planning than what’s typically possible with legacy systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main drawback is the overall complexity and cost of implementation. This is not a “plug-and-play” solution; it typically takes substantial time and often requires expensive consultants to configure it properly for specific business needs. In addition, users frequently report performance lag when working with extremely large datasets in the Excel add-in, which can be frustrating—especially during tight planning cycles. Lastly, the learning curve for advanced features such as the demand sensing and optimization modules can be quite steep for teams moving over from simpler tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As someone building NOVA, a climate-focused platform that coordinates environmental impact projects across multiple stakeholders, I value tools that allow structured planning and scenario analysis. SAP Integrated Business Planning stands out because it helps connect data, forecasting, and operational planning in one environment. The ability to simulate different scenarios and align operational decisions with long-term strategy is particularly useful when working with complex initiatives like sustainability programs and resource allocation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One challenge with SAP Integrated Business Planning is the complexity of implementation and configuration. It can require significant setup and expertise before teams fully benefit from the platform. For smaller organizations or startups like NOVA that are building data-driven planning systems, the learning curve and integration effort can be quite high compared to lighter planning tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how SAP Integrated Business Planning uses AI for demand forecasting with statistical and regression models, which are crucial for adjusting and strengthening our supply chain. The AI-enabled interface is also very easy to use. It's great how the software considers various dynamic factors, like market and geographic changes, which helps us plan better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most important thing is pricing and hence justifying the ROI on the software. I have always wanted it to be more sales oriented. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Integration will be kept from the Data and system architecture wise, if you already implement S/4.

There are a lot and too enough functions too maintanance Safety stocks.

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The architecture is too difficult for endusers ( Masterdata types, attributes, Key figures and Plannning area and so on). So it is often too difficult not only SE but also Consultant to move forward making PRD with client users.\

AND too expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about SAP Integrated Business Planning is its ability to bring planning, supply planning, inventory optimisation, sales and operations all into one place. The collabration features enables different teams to work together improving the overall effieciency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One drawback of the tool is that it has a steep learning curve, especially for the new users who are not familiar with the SAP products. Setting up and configuring can be time consuming and some advanced features require technical expertise as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s one of the best planning tools out there. It’s easy to use, and the planner workspaces are simple to customise. I can view the data on the go, and if I want to do deeper analysis, I can also open it in Excel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The AI features are not yet there today and I am not happy about that. However I saw in sapphire about the use cases that are on the roadmap and I am super excited for this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that SAP Integrated Business Planning brings all supply chain planning into one place and integrates well with SAP systems. The Excel-based interface makes it practical for daily use, and the scenario planning helps me analyze different options and make better, data-driven decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main drawback is the complexity during initial setup and implementation, which requires significant effort and clean data. There is also a learning curve for new users, and some configurations and integrations can feel heavy and time-consuming to change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the best features of SAP Integrated Business Planning are its ability to reduce supplier delays and its impact on revenue. It allows for better handling of planning decisions, so you don't lose sales or customers go to competitors due to out-of-stock situations. It also helps in addressing production issues, misdeliveries, and emergency transport costs, which could lead to customer dissatisfaction. By improving these areas, it provides a clearer understanding of demand impact and allows easier access to inventory, ensuring delivery commitments are met. The integration aspect of SAP Integrated Business Planning is beneficial as well, as it works well with different systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it complex sometimes, especially if you're new to it. It has many different models and modules, like demand, supply, and inventory, and requires a strong understanding of supply chain concepts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.