Defining a macro to call the forecast engine

You can define a macro that is used to call the supported forecast engines. The macro can be used as a dynamic command to generate forecasts for the current context data or to create a batch call.

To define a macro to call a forecast engine:

Select Configuration > Cycle > Macros.
Click New. Specify this information:

Name

Specify a macro name.

Type

The type of macro; specify Scenario.
Specify the Users or Roles.
On the Details tab, click New.
In the Step window, specify this information:
Command
Specify the CallForecastEngine command and the parameters, based on your requirements, in this format: Engine Name, [Algorithm], [Spreading Measure Code], [Item Hierarchy level], [Item Hierarchy selection], [Location Hierarchy level], [Location Hierarchy selection], [Period level], [SMP Measure], [Optimize]. For example, CallForecastEngine("BATS engine","","TUPLE_EXISTS","Brand","Brand A","Region","US","Months").
Note:

The data security rules for the user executing the macro, are applicable when determining the item and location elements that must be passed to the forecast engine. The access is based on the settings for the location, and also the item and location hierarchy level.

An error message is displayed, if you are not authorized to access the selected elements in the macro.

See, Calling forecast engines overview.
Description

Specify a description.
Click Submit.
See, Defining a macro to call the forecast engine.