Forecasting

1. Forecast Types Used (up to 5)

Define which forecast quantities created by which forecast type are included in the planning process. Forecasts are a source of demand. You can create forecasts using 12 different forecast types (34/DF) within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Forecasting system. One is considered the Best Fit (BF) type compared to an item's history of demand. Enter multiple values with no spaces, for example 0102BF.

2. Forecast Type For Planning Bills/Forecast Consumption By Customer

Specify the forecast type (UDC 34/DF) that the system uses to create forecasts for components when you explode generation type 2 planning bills. This value must equal that of the Forecast Types Used processing option for this functionality.

This functionality is for future use.

When Forecast Consumption Logic is set to 2, Forecast Consumption by Customer, this processing option specifies the forecast type (34/DF) that is used to create a forecast for the actual daily demand by customer. This value cannot equal the value for the Forecast Types Used processing option for this functionality.

3. Forecast Consumption Logic

Specify whether to use forecast consumption logic during the requirements planning processing. Values are:

Blank: Do not use forecast consumption.

1: Use forecast consumption. This value invokes forecast consumption logic applied to aggregate sales order and forecast quantities within the forecast consumption period for selected items with a planning fence rule equal to H.

2: Use forecast consumption by customer. This functionality will be delivered in a future release. This value invokes forecast consumption logic applied to sales order and forecast quantities for individual customers. This value must be use in conjunction with the Forecast Type for Planning Bills / Forecast Consumption by Customer.

4. Default Customer Address Relationship for Forecast Consumption by Customer

Specify the customer address book number to use when performing forecast consumption by customer. When Forecast Consumption Logic processing option is set to 2, Forecast Consumption by Customer, then this processing option specifies the customer address relationship, that is the address book number (ship to or sold to) used for calculation purposes. Values are:

1: Use ship to address book number.

2: Use sold to address book number.