Planner Preferences (plexp0100m000)

Use this session to set the Planner preferences.

This session contains:

  • A history list of the data and effective dates. In a multicompany structure, the list displays data for all companies.
  • The current data at the top of the list without an effective date.

After performing the required changes and saving the company data, the application performs these actions:

  • Adds the new set to the history list.
  • Updates the current set.

Field Information

Effective Date
The date and time on which the preferences are modified.
Description
The description of the company data.
Planner Preferences
Planner Type

The type of planner.

Allowed values

Infor Planner
If this option is selected, Planner+ is enabled in Infor LN. The application uses the native Planner+ engine for advanced planning, scheduling, and scenario management.
External Planner
If this option is selected, Planner+ is disabled in Infor LN. The organization can integrate an external planning solution with Infor LN.
Sales Quotation Prefix
The prefix of the sales quote.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.
Service Order Prefix
The prefix of the service order.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.
File Transfer

If this check box is selected, the application sends the file to an external planner using the FTP path.

Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.

Allowed values

Yes
No
File Transfer URL
The URL for file transfer.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.
Oauth 2.0 Parameter Set
The parameter set for authentication.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.
Data Source
The location from which data originates.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to External Planner.
Integration
Days To Hours Enterprise Planning
The number of hours planned for the day in enterprise planning. The hours are converted into seconds. The planner+ requires the duration is seconds for processing.

For example: If extra lead time is 2 days and the parameter defines 1 day = 8 hours, the application converts the duration as:

2 days × 8 hours/day = 16 hours
16 hours × 3,600 seconds/hour = 57,600 seconds
The planning engine uses the converted value (57,600 seconds) for accurate lead-time calculations.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
Days To Hours Manufacturing
The number of hours planned for the day in manufacturing. The hours are converted into seconds. The planner+ requires the duration is seconds for processing.

For example: If extra lead time is 2 days and the parameter defines 1 day = 8 hours, the application converts the duration as:

2 days × 8 hours/day = 16 hours
16 hours × 3,600 seconds/hour = 57,600 seconds
The planning engine uses the converted value (57,600 seconds) for accurate lead-time calculations.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
Days To Hours Warehousing

The number of hours planned for the day in warehousing. The hours are converted into seconds. The planner+ requires the duration is seconds for processing.

Days To Hours Purchase
The number of hours planned for the day in warehousing. The hours are converted into seconds. The planner+ requires the duration is seconds for processing.

For example: If extra lead time is 2 days and the parameter defines 1 day = 8 hours, the application converts the duration as:

2 days × 8 hours/day = 16 hours
16 hours × 3,600 seconds/hour = 57,600 seconds
The planning engine uses the converted value (57,600 seconds) for accurate lead-time calculations.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
Days To Hours Common
The number of hours planned for the day in purchasing. The hours are converted into seconds. The planner+ requires the duration is seconds for processing.

For example: If extra lead time is 2 days and the parameter defines 1 day = 8 hours, the application converts the duration as:

2 days × 8 hours/day = 16 hours

16 hours × 3,600 seconds/hour = 57,600 seconds

The planning engine uses the converted value (57,600 seconds) for accurate lead-time calculations.

Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
Days To Hours Common
Constraint Type for Purchased Items

The type of constraint defined for purchasing items or resources.

Allowed values

Within Planning Horizon
Availability of Items is limited from the start date to the end date of the planning horizon.
Note: 
  • This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
  • If an item is not a constraint, the planning engine can schedule an order early or late.
Never
Within Time Fence
Availability of items is limited within the period defined by the time fence.
Constraint Time Fence Buffer
The protected period during which an item or resource is treated as constrained by the planning engine.
Note: 
  • This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.
  • This field is enabled only if Constraint Type for Purchased Items is set to Within Time Fence.
Company Time Zone
The time zone set for the company.
Note: This field is displayed only if the Planner Type field is set to Infor Planner.