To create a new end item Navigate to the module: Logistics-> Material Management -> Material Master -> Material-> Create(general)-> Immediately (click)

Create material initial entry

Pick forecasting from the select view screen and click on check mark

Add plant number

Add a description and select a forecast model

Select the base unit of measure from the drop down window

Click on [Consumption vals]

There is no consumption history for this item: It needs to be added

1- Copy the data segment in Excel: Note that eleven data cells is the maximum set size per transfer 2- Highlight the start cell for the data transfer and paste it with [CTRL][V] Repeat as necessary 3- Save the data

Exit the Create Material window

Navigate to the rough cut Production Plan Module: Logistics -> Production- > SOP-> Planning-> For Material-> Change (click)

Click on Check

Select the Forecast menu item

Click on Forecasting

Click on Check to copy and save the forecast

We now have a Sales plan with expected Stock level at the end of each period

We need take in account the current stock level

Enter the current stock level

Stock level is corrected by the opening inventory Enter the target stock level and target days supply

We will now create a production plan based on the Target stock level. Note that our plan could have been created using any of the other 3 options.

We now have a production plan for our product. Visualize the plan by clicking on Characteristics.

Visualize the sales, production and stock level for the planning horizon. When finished, closed graphics windows

Save your plan

Exit the change plan window