Importing a dataset from M3 BE

The foundation for the work in M3 DMP are datasets imported from M3 BE to the M3 DMP Server. The M3 BE datasets are split into multiple M3 DMP datasets that are used in the rest of the forecast cycle. A M3 DMP dataset typically contains the records needed by a single forecaster.

These are steps to import datasets from M3 BE:

1. Open the M3 Demand Planner and log on as an administrator.
2. Create a new version.
3. Open the Version Properties dialog box and specify the required information for creating a new version. See About Version Control and Define Version Properties.
4. Import data from M3 BE or local DB.
5. Select Actions > Import. See Importing Dataset from M3.
6. Click Import.

   The data is imported from M3 BE or local DB. After import, the dataset becomes visible in the Datasets menu.