Forecast Consumption

A Demand Cycle Period with published data is required when using Forecast Consumption.

Demand (PW) is used as the default cycle. If a different cycle is required, the scv_fcst_consump_plan_name_to_load variable must be updated to the appropriate cycle.

To import master data for Forecast Consumption and to create Planning Engine, these macros must be executed.

  • Execute the FC System Macro to create a Planning Engine Instance macro and to create an initial Planning Engine using the Forecast Consumption Engine Definition. This macro performs these actions:
    • Create a Planning Engine using the Forecast Consumption Engine Definition.
    • Import all master data to the Planning Engine.
    • Import all transactional data to the Planning Engine.
    • Run an initial solve.