Auto Predict Predictions Can Run When The Last Historical Period Data Value is Empty

Auto Predict predictions can now successfully run when the last historical period's data value is empty. Previously, Auto Predict predictions could not successfully run if the last historical period had no data.

Applies To: FreeForm, Planning

You now have the option when defining the prediction to determine how Auto Predict should handle a missing value for the last historical period.

During Auto Predict prediction configuration with IPM Configurator, a new option, Missing value treatment for last periods, is available in Advanced Options.

You can select from the following options:

  • Skip Series—Skips the Time Series with the missing last historical period. The default option.
  • Mean—Fills the missing last historical period with the Mean value generated using data from earlier historical periods.
  • Zero—Fills the missing last historical period with Zero.
  • Last observed value—Fills the missing last historical period with the last available value in the time series.

IPM Configurator Advanced Options for Auto Predict

IPM Configurator Advanced Options for Auto Predict

Business Benefit: Auto Predict predictions are available even when the last historical period has no value. You have more flexibility to determine how Auto Predict should handle the missing value.

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