Supersession tab

The Supersession tab displays a consolidated view of all supersession relationships that are associated with the current Planning Entity (PE). On this tab, you can review supersession details and manage existing supersession links.
Note: Supersession details are displayed for base PEs and the level at which the supersession is defined, such as Product or Customer.

This information is displayed for each successor card:

  • Successor: The successor product or customer.
  • Type: Indicates whether the successor is a Product or a Customer.
  • History Factor: The history factor defined in the supersession definition.
  • Introduction Date: The introduction date specified in the supersession definition.

This information is displayed for each predecessor card:

  • Predecessor: The predecessor product or customer.
  • Type: Indicates whether the predecessor is a Product or a Customer.
  • History Factor: The history factor defined in the supersession definition.
  • Discontinuation Date: The discontinuation date specified in the supersession definition.

You can perform these actions on the Supersession tab:

  • Modify the details of an existing supersession relationship, using the Edit option.
  • Remove an existing supersession link, using the Delete option.
    Note: 
    • Predecessor history and introduction and discontinuation dates are updated or removed as applicable.
    • Forecasts must be regenerated to apply the updated or deleted supersession links.