Seasonal Pattern Factors (tcmcs0117m000)

Use this session to indicate, for example, how the demand or the safety stock deviates from the standard during each seasonal-pattern period. This information is used in forecast and advice functions.

Example

If the period type of the seasonal pattern = month and the number of periods = 3 then you can specify a seasonal factor for 12/3 = 4 periods.

If period type = week and number of periods = 4 then you can specify a seasonal factor for 52/4 = 13 periods.

Field Information

Seasonal Pattern

seasonal pattern

Period

The period number.

Note: Do not define factors for more periods than defined for the seasonal pattern.
Seasonal Factor

seasonal factor