1. Working with FreeForm
  2. Improving Forecasting Accuracy with Predictive Planning
  3. Predicting Future Values Based on Past Performance
  4. Using Valid Forms

Using Valid Forms

Before you can predict using Predictive Planning, make sure you have a valid form.

In general, a valid form must have the following:

  • A series axis, containing one or more non-time dimensions, such as Account or Entity. The series axis may not contain Year or Period dimensions.

  • A time axis, containing the Year or Period dimensions, or both. The time axis may contain Scenario and Version dimensions. The time axis may not contain other non-time dimensions.

  • Scenario and Version dimensions are permitted on the series or time axes, or both.

  • The form must not be empty.

  • No hidden dimensions on the rows or columns. (Hidden dimensions are allowed on the POV.)
  • In FreeForm applications, forms must have a calendar associated with them. Administrators can associate calendars with a form using the Prediction Options in the Form Designer. If the form doesn't have a calendar associated with it, when you run a prediction from the form, you are prompted to select a calendar for use with the prediction on the form. This selection is saved with the form.