Setup
In the Setup screen in train stop 1, shown below, you can see the overview table of the existing run types and create new run types. In addition to Run Type Name, Run Type Description, Created On, and Created By, the table shows the following information about the run type.
Run Type Status
The Status column in the run type overview table shows whether the run type is Active or Inactive. Active run types become part of the weekly batch process, and a new batch run is created and executed for each active run type. Run types can be activated in the Manage screen in train stop 3.
Aggregation Status
The Aggregation Status column in the run type overview table shows whether the data aggregation for the run type is Not Started, In Progress, or Complete. Instances of runs can be generated for a run type (in the Test screen in train stop 2) only if the aggregation is complete.
Cumulative Aggregation Status
The Cumulative Aggregation Status column in the run type overview table shows whether the cumulative data aggregation for the run type is Not Started, In Progress, or Complete. Cumulative data aggregation is only applicable for run types with forecast method Life Cycle.
Forecast Intersection
The Forecast Intersection column in the run type overview table shows the merchandise-location-calendar intersection for which the forecast is generated. The intersection includes price zone and/or customer segment if the run type has those dimensions.
Applications
The Applications column in the run type overview table shows the application(s) that the run type is mapped to. You can map run types and applications in the Map screen in train stop 4.
External Application Key
The External Application Key column in the Run Type Overview table shows whether the external application key is not yet assigned to the run type. You can assign the external application key for a run type (in the Map screen in train stop 4) only if the run type is being mapped to the application IPO-DF.