Forecast Consumption by Customer Considerations

In order to use Forecast Consumption by Customer, you need to consider:

• Set up a forecast type for forecast consumption by customer in the UDC table 34/DF (Forecast Type).

• Set up a version of the MRP/MPS Requirements Planning program by using these processing options:

  • Set the Forecast Consumption Logic processing option for using forecast consumption by customer.

  • Specify the forecast type to be used for forecast consumption by customer.

  • Specify whether the system uses the sold-to or the ship-to number on the sales order when searching for sales orders to net against a forecast.

• If you use multifacility planning, set up a version of the Master Planning Schedule - Multiple Plant by using these processing options:

  • Set the Forecast Consumption Logic processing option for using forecast consumption by customer.

  • Specify the forecast type to be used for forecast consumption by customer.

  • Specify whether the system uses the sold-to or the ship-to number on the sales order when searching for sales orders to net against a forecast.

  • Specify whether the system treats interplant demand as customer demand consumes the forecast.

  • Ensure that the items for which you are creating a requirements plan are defined with planning fence rule C, G or H.