Register Family Forecast
Explanation
This activity is used to register a forecast for a spare part family. The forecast can be broken down to the spare part
level by running either of the disaggregate right mouse button options. A forecast entered at the family level
is not seen as a source of demand by MRP until it has been disaggregated down to the
individual spare part level.
Prerequisites
A spare part family must have been created.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, the system registers a forecast for a
spare part family.
Window
MRP Spare
Part Family Forecast
Related Window Descriptions
MRP Spare Part Family Forecast
MRP Spare Part Family Forecast/Family
Forecast
Procedure
- Open the MRP Spare Part Family Forecast window.
- In the
Family Code list, select the spare
part family.
- Create a new record in the
Family Forecasts
tab.
- Enter the date for the forecasted demand in the Forecast Date
field.
- Enter the forecasted quantity in the Forecast Qty
field.
- Select either Disaggregate or Do not
disaggregate from the Allow Disaggregation list. If you
select Disaggregate, the forecast is visible to the disaggregation process.
If you select Do Not Disaggregate, the process is invisible to the disaggregation process.
- Click Save.