Create Analysis Hierarchies for Related Items
Use the Create Analysis Hierarchies for Related Items scheduled process to create analysis hierarchies related items for end-item substitution or supersession in a replenishment plan.
When to Use
You can configure analysis hierarchies for items with bidirectional relationships. An analysis hierarchy is a product-dimension hierarchy that consists of a catalog, categories (primes), and associated items. You can use these categories in tables and graphs to view the results of replenishment planning at the aggregate (prime) level for your substitution and supersession chains.
Privileges Required
- Manage Segments (MSC_MANAGE_SEGMENTS_PRIV)
- Run Plan with Snapshot (MSC_RUN_PLAN_WITH_SNAPSHOT_PRIV)
Specifications
Review these specifications before setting up this scheduled process:
| Specification | Description |
| Job Type |
Spontaneous Scheduled |
| Frequency | As needed, depending on how often you add or modify bidirectional supersession item relationships. If you change any of the item relationships chain consisting of bidirectional supersession chain, then it’s recommended to run this process after the collection run. Creating an analysis hierarchy is required only if you want to review the plan results at the aggregate (prime) level. |
| Time of Day | Any time of the day. If the number of bidirectional supersession item relationships is large, it’s recommended to run this process after working hours. |
| Duration | The process duration varies based on the total number of bidirectional supersession item relationships. |
| Compatibility | There should be only one instance of the job running at any time, and there’s no current functional need to run multiple instances of this process simultaneously. |
Parameters
| Parameter | Optional or Required | Description | Parameter Value | Special Combinations Required | Notes |
| Product Hierarchy | Required | The name of the product hierarchy for which you want to create an analysis hierarchy. | Product hierarchy name | None | NA |
Troubleshooting Information
- You can view the status of the Create Analysis Hierarchies for Related Items scheduled process on the Scheduled Processes UI.
- The validation errors and warning messages that prevented the Create Analysis Hierarchies for Related Items scheduled process from completing display in the error log.
- Interactive warning validations are not performed.
- After you submit the scheduled process, you can perform any of these tasks in
the Scheduled Processes UI:
- Resubmit it
- Put it on hold
- Cancel the process
- Release the process
- After the successful completion of the process, you can use the Configure Planning Analytics page to view the analysis hierarchy.
- If the job fails:
- Review the error messages in the log file.
- If the reason for the failure isn’t clear from the logs, review the diagnostic logs and contact product support for more help.