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

6. Create material initial entry

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

8. Add plant number

9. Add a description and select a forecast model

10. Select the base unit of measure from the drop down window

11. Click on [Consumption vals]

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

14. 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

15. Exit the Create Material window

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

17. Click on Check

18. Select the Forecast menu item

19. Click on Forecasting

21. Click on Check to copy and save the forecast

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

23. We need take in account the current stock level

24. Enter the current stock level

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

26. 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.

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

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

29. Save your plan

30. Exit the change plan window